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as in proved
to come to be
the eagerly anticipated kayaking trip never panned out
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as in succeeded
to turn out as planned or desired
the investment scheme didn't quite pan out
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Recent Examples of panned out
Getty Images The Toronto Blue Jays have had plenty of notable players in recent years, including some top prospects who panned out into superstars and some who did not.
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Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
None of those leads panned out until 1902 when new evidence placed the fugitive in Nome, Alaska, part of Klondike gold rush.
—Richard Selcer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Jan. 2026
This option hasn’t panned out, either, because other states and tribes in the region have been unwilling to provide wolves to Colorado.
—Kris Millgate, Outdoor Life, 22 Jan. 2026
None of his schemes panned out.
—Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 21 Jan. 2026
Five years after the transatlantic automaker Stellantis was formed through a merger, the business hasn't necessarily panned out as investors hoped.
—Michael Wayland, CNBC, 19 Jan. 2026
While interest in wholesome family content, particularly of the Mormon variety, has garnered the region growing attention, not all aspects of the state’s popularity have panned out so well, leading to a new set of laws to protect Utah children.
—Theara Coleman, TheWeek, 13 Jan. 2026
And the Patrik Laine acquisition from the Columbus Blue Jackets — a calculated risk that has not panned out — came with a second-round pick the Canadiens just used to acquire Phillip Danault from the Los Angeles Kings.
—Max Bultman, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2026
The audience laughed as the camera panned out to show their reaction, as Goldberg continued — and even pointed out one man's attire that caught her eye.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Jan. 2026
Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
None of those leads panned out until 1902 when new evidence placed the fugitive in Nome, Alaska, part of Klondike gold rush.
—Richard Selcer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Jan. 2026
This option hasn’t panned out, either, because other states and tribes in the region have been unwilling to provide wolves to Colorado.
—Kris Millgate, Outdoor Life, 22 Jan. 2026
None of his schemes panned out.
—Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 21 Jan. 2026
Five years after the transatlantic automaker Stellantis was formed through a merger, the business hasn't necessarily panned out as investors hoped.
—Michael Wayland, CNBC, 19 Jan. 2026
While interest in wholesome family content, particularly of the Mormon variety, has garnered the region growing attention, not all aspects of the state’s popularity have panned out so well, leading to a new set of laws to protect Utah children.
—Theara Coleman, TheWeek, 13 Jan. 2026
And the Patrik Laine acquisition from the Columbus Blue Jackets — a calculated risk that has not panned out — came with a second-round pick the Canadiens just used to acquire Phillip Danault from the Los Angeles Kings.
—Max Bultman, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2026
The audience laughed as the camera panned out to show their reaction, as Goldberg continued — and even pointed out one man's attire that caught her eye.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for panned out
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The Magna Reserva succeeded yet proved part of a policy that ensured the vast majority of Venezuela’s resource would remain exactly where Chávez found it—trapped in the heavy silence of the subsurface.—
Scott Montgomery,
Forbes.com,
25 Jan. 2026
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Prosecutors are confident the investigation proved the other men in Debe's life, including Jeff Freeburg, were not involved in her murder.—
Sarah Prior,
CBS News,
25 Jan. 2026
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Even if the House succeeded in impeaching a judge, the Senate would need to affirm that decision by a two-thirds majority vote.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Jan. 2026
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By season's end, Pine and his boss, Angela Burr (Colman), succeeded in bringing Roper down, with the finale suggesting Roper's violent end at the hands of his own buyers.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Jan. 2026
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As baseball has evolved starting pitchers have seen their usage rate drop, meaning nobody is ever going to post the gaudy totals seen throughout the 20th century.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
25 Jan. 2026
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The luxury travel landscape has evolved.—
Daniel Scheffler,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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That’s worked out wonderfully for Green, who recently signed a new five-year deal with WWE and continues to do great work on TV week in and week out.—
Blake Oestriecher,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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Research shows that women who worked out in the morning reduced their post-workout blood pressure.—
Health Editorial Team,
Health,
9 Jan. 2026
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Her appearance largely went unexplained, provoking outrage from Democrats.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
30 Jan. 2026
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Well up for the fight in front of their boisterous fans at the Estadio da Luz, however, Benfica went ahead 3-1 before half time and secured a heroic 4-2 win, plus qualification to the knockout phase playoff on goal difference, thanks to goalkeeper Anatoli Trubin’s 98th minute header.—
Tom Sanderson,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Arnault went over the fashion brands starting with Dior, whose new creative director, Jonathan Anderson, presented his debut couture for the house on Monday, and whose first products arrived in stores on January 2.—
Laure Guilbault,
Vogue,
27 Jan. 2026
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The state might overpay a provider because a parent got a raise, went over the program’s income eligibility, and didn't report it right away.—
Beki San Martin,
Freep.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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“Panned out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/panned%20out. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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