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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
But if its job is to tower over Chinese operations, well, that has not panned out.
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John Werner,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
The plan never panned out, but the name stuck.
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Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
20 June 2026
Considering the state of the roster and focused expectations echoed throughout OTAs, Katie Blackburn feels the decision has panned out thus far.
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Paul Dehner Jr,
New York Times,
15 June 2026
Do the Nuggets want to draft yet another small-ball center option when Holmes and Nnaji haven’t panned out as steady backups?
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Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
9 June 2026
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.
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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.
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Jordan Valinsky,
CNN Money,
22 May 2026
Yet, a new report by consulting firm Mercer shows this trend hasn’t actually panned out.
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Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez,
Fortune,
9 May 2026
John Werner,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
The plan never panned out, but the name stuck.
—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
20 June 2026
Considering the state of the roster and focused expectations echoed throughout OTAs, Katie Blackburn feels the decision has panned out thus far.
—
Paul Dehner Jr,
New York Times,
15 June 2026
Do the Nuggets want to draft yet another small-ball center option when Holmes and Nnaji haven’t panned out as steady backups?
—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
9 June 2026
In the end, after some number-crunching, neither option panned out.
—
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
Yet, a new report by consulting firm Mercer shows this trend hasn’t actually panned out.
—
Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez,
Fortune,
9 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for panned out
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Uso’s conquest proved to be futile.
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Trump proved again and again during the early midterm election jockeying that his endorsement drives outcomes in GOP primaries.
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The tactics succeeded in protecting the company’s profit margins that quarter.
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President Bill Clinton’s veto pen spared some district laws, while congressional GOP lawmakers at times succeeded at blocking others.
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Cruise ship spas have evolved from simple massage rooms into comprehensive wellness centers.
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Microsoft’s strategy has evolved.
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According to Erik Slater of ClutchPoints, Brown met with the Nets at the combine, had team officials visit his family in Orlando and later worked out for Brooklyn.
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The details of these events haven't been worked out yet, the spokesman said, but each of the local stores hosting these events will promote them on their individual Facebook pages.
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Hall went north alone again in the spring of 1776 as Georgia’s patriot government, which had removed the royal governor in January and taken control of the colony, debated the priorities the colony would pursue at the Congress.
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Senate Budget Committee Vice Chairman Roger Niello, R-Fair Oaks, lamented how the budget process went.
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Pinch-hitters Austin Martin and Ryan Kreidler singled with one out for Minnesota in the ninth and a high chopper by Byron Buxton went over the head of third baseman Willi Castro to tie it.
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Pinch-hitters Austin Martin and Ryan Kreidler singled with one out for Minnesota in the ninth and a high chopper by Byron Buxton went over the head of third baseman Willi Castro to tie it.
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“Panned out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/panned%20out. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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