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
Fifth-round rookie Karon Prunty, whose selection was widely panned as a reach, is getting a real opportunity.
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Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 10 June 2026
There, Trump — who has previously been met with cold welcomes at similar public events — received a loud chorus of boos when the jumbotron panned to him.
—Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 9 June 2026
Upon the season's release in April, several critics panned Cassie's professional pursuits as an adult content creator.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 3 June 2026
Advocates warn of dire consequences Medical groups and advocates for patients uniformly panned the rule.
—Selena Simmons-Duffin, NPR, 3 June 2026
Which was widely panned for its unrealistic plot, laughable dialogue, and inexplicable plotting.
—Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 2 June 2026
The Index was widely panned by the press as being an unnecessary distraction, a serious unforced error weeks before the World Cup began.
—Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 2 June 2026
The ban was passed as part of a broad overhaul of state government ethics laws in 2021 that was widely panned by good-government groups.
—Dan Petrella, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2026
The card has been panned by fans online as underwhelming, featuring just two championship fights.
—Will Weissert, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2026
Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 10 June 2026
There, Trump — who has previously been met with cold welcomes at similar public events — received a loud chorus of boos when the jumbotron panned to him.
—Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 9 June 2026
Upon the season's release in April, several critics panned Cassie's professional pursuits as an adult content creator.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 3 June 2026
Advocates warn of dire consequences Medical groups and advocates for patients uniformly panned the rule.
—Selena Simmons-Duffin, NPR, 3 June 2026
Which was widely panned for its unrealistic plot, laughable dialogue, and inexplicable plotting.
—Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 2 June 2026
The Index was widely panned by the press as being an unnecessary distraction, a serious unforced error weeks before the World Cup began.
—Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 2 June 2026
The ban was passed as part of a broad overhaul of state government ethics laws in 2021 that was widely panned by good-government groups.
—Dan Petrella, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2026
The card has been panned by fans online as underwhelming, featuring just two championship fights.
—Will Weissert, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for panned
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When the Biden administration had any number of bizarre performances, celebrations and statements, Stern and those like her angrily denounced anyone who criticized them.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
16 June 2026
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The United States, widely criticized under President Joe Biden for not reining in brutal Israeli excesses in Gaza, is now trying to curtail Israeli action in tackling the more existential security challenge to its north with Hezbollah.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
15 June 2026
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An Israeli source told CNN that Netanyahu has also privately blamed Kushner and Witkoff for creating a wedge between the two leaders.—
Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
15 June 2026
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Amid mounting public criticism, the White House took down the video and blamed an unnamed aide.—
Alexandra Del Rosario,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
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The inspector general reportedly faulted the department for placing agents in that precarious situation.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Dec. 2025
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Hegseth faulted in Signalgate Remember Signalgate?—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
4 Dec. 2025
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When the Biden administration had any number of bizarre performances, celebrations and statements, Stern and those like her angrily denounced anyone who criticized them.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
16 June 2026
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Athens is backing new European Union crackdowns and negotiating with African governments to host migrant centers for people rejected by Europe’s asylum system, a plan denounced by international human rights groups.—
Derek Gatopoulos,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
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White condemned Hokit’s behavior later on.—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
15 June 2026
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Several Middle Eastern countries have condemned Iran's recent strikes in the region, with Egypt, Qatar and Saudi Arabia among those voicing outrage.—
Sarah Dean,
NBC news,
12 June 2026
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Robinson responded with a forearm to Wembanyama’s neck that either knocked him to the ground or gave sufficient cover for a flop.—
Hannah Keyser,
CNN Money,
11 June 2026
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Last September, a fire at a South Korean data center knocked 647 government services offline.—
Leonard Lim,
Fortune,
10 June 2026
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“Panned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/panned. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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