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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
In the end, after some number-crunching, neither option panned out.
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Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 2 June 2026
Nothing panned out until late last year.
—Julia Coin
may 29, Charlotte Observer, 29 May 2026
Entertainment Studios, which was renamed Allen Media Group in 2020 to reflect the company’s growing ambitions, including some that haven’t panned out.
—Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 22 May 2026
This isn’t a re-rank — more of an evaluation of how the top 10 classes, according to the 247Sports Composite, panned out now that the players in this cycle have completed three years of college.
—Manny Navarro, New York Times, 15 May 2026
Yet, a new report by consulting firm Mercer shows this trend hasn’t actually panned out.
—Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 9 May 2026
The wideout participated in rookie camps with the Chiefs, Saints, and Colts, but nothing panned out.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 26 Apr. 2026
Not a lot has panned out, though, this time around.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
So far, that theory has panned out.
—Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 9 Apr. 2026
Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 2 June 2026
Nothing panned out until late last year.
—Julia Coin
may 29, Charlotte Observer, 29 May 2026
Entertainment Studios, which was renamed Allen Media Group in 2020 to reflect the company’s growing ambitions, including some that haven’t panned out.
—Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 22 May 2026
This isn’t a re-rank — more of an evaluation of how the top 10 classes, according to the 247Sports Composite, panned out now that the players in this cycle have completed three years of college.
—Manny Navarro, New York Times, 15 May 2026
Yet, a new report by consulting firm Mercer shows this trend hasn’t actually panned out.
—Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 9 May 2026
The wideout participated in rookie camps with the Chiefs, Saints, and Colts, but nothing panned out.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 26 Apr. 2026
Not a lot has panned out, though, this time around.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
So far, that theory has panned out.
—Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 9 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for panned out
Verb
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Two dozen other Republican senators accepted the allegations as credible and urged Moore to step aside if the claims proved true.—
David Frum,
The Atlantic,
6 June 2026
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While his tenure with Philadelphia proved brief, his extensive major-league experience and history as a former top prospect could create another opportunity elsewhere before long.—
Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
Verb
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Guillaume Henry was creative director between 2009 and 2014, succeeded by co-creative directors Alexis Martial and Adrien Caillaudaud, who exited in 2016.—
Laure Guilbault,
Vogue,
8 June 2026
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In the history of the review requirement, county boards have never succeeded in studying every death.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
7 June 2026
Verb
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Over time, basketry evolved into a craft among their descendants—with designs used to carry items such as sewing tools, homemade bread, and flowers—for both practical and economic purposes.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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What began as a small colonial-era brewing operation has since evolved through mergers, expansions, and seven generations of family legacy into a global beverage company.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
6 June 2026
Verb
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The moves worked out just fine for Yildiz, who’s responsible for three goals during the nation’s World Cup qualifying campaign.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
8 June 2026
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Pantochino Productions, the singularly silly, strange and hysterical small theater company that has worked out of the Milford Arts Council (MAC) for the past 16 years, occupies a unique place in the Connecticut theater landscape.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
8 June 2026
Verb
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Muncy’s helmet and glasses went flying.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
5 June 2026
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Gutierrez, meanwhile, went 3-for-3 and scored twice for the Mustangs, who have won three playoff games by a 41-2 count.—
Patrick Z. McGavin,
Chicago Tribune,
4 June 2026
Verb
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On the morning of January 5, 2026, Lysonja went over to her father’s house to visit.—
Sarah Dahlberg,
NBC news,
3 June 2026
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The ball hit his glove and went over the fence.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
3 June 2026
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“Panned out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/panned%20out. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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