as in criticized
to express one's unfavorable opinion of the worth or quality of
virtually all the movie critics have panned this latest sequel in a tired series
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Recent Examples of panned
The camera then panned over to show Wahlberg watching from the stands before walking away.
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Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025
Reporters retraced parts of the Oregon Trail, panned for gold in California and followed the myths and realities of Paul Revere's 1775 ride from Boston as the Redcoats moved in, among other travels that still resonate today.
—Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 3 Nov. 2025
Then the camera panned over to Ohio State’s current defensive coordinator, Matt Patricia.
—Cameron Teague Robinson, New York Times, 2 Nov. 2025
The Chargers ditched the all-gold uniforms that were universally panned by fans of good taste from near and far before, during and after Sunday’s game.
—Elliott Teaford, Oc Register, 24 Oct. 2025
And Gus clearly thought so, too, as the camera then panned back to the golden, who was refusing to move any further along the path.
—Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025
Used for indoor security, the camera can be panned 360 degrees, tilted 96 degrees and produces footage at 2K resolution.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 14 Oct. 2025
This was a massive error of the College Board’s own making and their initial response was panned as inadequate by parents, students and the college admissions community.
—Scott White, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
As the camera panned to Brown, also clad in the glasses, the audience let out a few whoops and cheers.
—Michelle McGahan, Newsweek, 12 Mar. 2025
Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025
Reporters retraced parts of the Oregon Trail, panned for gold in California and followed the myths and realities of Paul Revere's 1775 ride from Boston as the Redcoats moved in, among other travels that still resonate today.
—Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 3 Nov. 2025
Then the camera panned over to Ohio State’s current defensive coordinator, Matt Patricia.
—Cameron Teague Robinson, New York Times, 2 Nov. 2025
The Chargers ditched the all-gold uniforms that were universally panned by fans of good taste from near and far before, during and after Sunday’s game.
—Elliott Teaford, Oc Register, 24 Oct. 2025
And Gus clearly thought so, too, as the camera then panned back to the golden, who was refusing to move any further along the path.
—Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025
Used for indoor security, the camera can be panned 360 degrees, tilted 96 degrees and produces footage at 2K resolution.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 14 Oct. 2025
This was a massive error of the College Board’s own making and their initial response was panned as inadequate by parents, students and the college admissions community.
—Scott White, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
As the camera panned to Brown, also clad in the glasses, the audience let out a few whoops and cheers.
—Michelle McGahan, Newsweek, 12 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for panned
Verb
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However, in the years since, the study has been criticized and cited as a major reason for existing stigma against hormone therapy.—
Helen Carefoot,
Flow Space,
10 Nov. 2025
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Morton has been criticized by the fan base for the lack of efficiency from this offense.—
The Athletic Staff,
New York Times,
10 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Suharto blamed the coup on communists, ousted then-President Sukarno – the country’s first post-independence leader – and sanctioned a hunt for those responsible.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
11 Nov. 2025
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Delhi was the target of blasts during the 1980s and 1990s, with public places such as bus stations and crowded market areas hit in attacks blamed on Islamist militants or on separatists from the northern Sikh state of Punjab.—
Shivam Patel,
USA Today,
10 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Others faulted strategic missteps.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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Spanberger denounced the messages though Earle-Sears faulted her for not calling on Jones to drop out of the race.—
Margaret Barthel,
NPR,
4 Nov. 2025
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Critics denounced the arrests as baseless.—
Stefano Pozzebon,
CNN Money,
11 Nov. 2025
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During the McCarthy period, Robeson’s passport was lifted, he was denounced as a traitor, and his career was destroyed.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The Miss Universe Organization has since condemned the behavior and limited Itsaragrisil's role in the competition.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Nov. 2025
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The ramp, situated near the Green Line’s Central Station, was condemned by the city in April 2025.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The campaign touted 3 million doors knocked and 90,000 volunteers.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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The Lancers remained patient, chipping away until taking a 17-16 lead after three straight OLP errors, including Prior and Charlotte Wickstrand colliding on a ball, which knocked Wickstrand out for the set.—
Tim Meehan,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Nov. 2025
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