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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
At first blush, the predictions in Clash seem to have panned out.
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Josef Joffe, The Atlantic, 14 Feb. 2026
As Bad Bunny worked through some of his most energetic reggaeton hits, the cameras panned out to show Karol G, Cardi B, Jessica Alba, Alix Earle, David Grutman, Pedro Pascal, and Young Miko all hanging out there.
—Julyssa Lopez, Rolling Stone, 8 Feb. 2026
Here’s how the experience panned out for me.
—Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 8 Feb. 2026
Neither attempt panned out, leaving her in limbo for now.
—Jonathan Wosen, STAT, 30 Jan. 2026
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.
—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
Josef Joffe, The Atlantic, 14 Feb. 2026
As Bad Bunny worked through some of his most energetic reggaeton hits, the cameras panned out to show Karol G, Cardi B, Jessica Alba, Alix Earle, David Grutman, Pedro Pascal, and Young Miko all hanging out there.
—Julyssa Lopez, Rolling Stone, 8 Feb. 2026
Here’s how the experience panned out for me.
—Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 8 Feb. 2026
Neither attempt panned out, leaving her in limbo for now.
—Jonathan Wosen, STAT, 30 Jan. 2026
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.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for panned out
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Unidos and the handful of other local groups training observers last year adopted tactics that proved effective elsewhere, including the use of whistles to alert neighborhood residents to the presence of ICE agents.—
Nick Woltman,
Twin Cities,
22 Feb. 2026
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More than 1450 days later, that timeframe looks hopelessly naïve and has proved to have been a fundamental miscalculation that has taken a devastating toll in pain, destruction and bloodshed.—
Matthew Chance,
CNN Money,
21 Feb. 2026
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He was succeeded by his daughter, Queen Elizabeth II, and after her 70-year reign by her son, King Charles III.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
22 Feb. 2026
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The endorsement comes years after Kyoto University professor Shinya Yamanaka, who later won a Nobel Prize for his stem cell research, first succeeded in generating iPS cells from mice in 2006.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
20 Feb. 2026
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Over time, Rafa became Don Rafa, a respected entrepreneur whose textile shop evolved into a successful fashion enterprise.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
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Exploring different lunar regions with the Artemis program could provide a more complete portrait of the landscape and its composition, and uncover clues on why the moon’s near and far sides differ, how much water the moon contains and how the silvery orb has evolved over time.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
21 Feb. 2026
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The 5-foot-5 de Oliveira, who worked out mostly at receiver Saturday, showed adept ball skills catching the football and her quick feet presented a challenge for defensive backs trying to cover her routes.—
Chris Hays,
The Orlando Sentinel,
16 Feb. 2026
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While Minnesota was hot from deep, the tactic worked out in the end Sunday.—
Andy Greder,
Twin Cities,
8 Feb. 2026
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Days after Guthrie went missing, TMZ was among the first to report on an initial note demanding millions of dollars in Bitcoin for her safe return.—
Chelsea Bailey,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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Mathurin, acquired from Indiana at the trade deadline, was 12 for 22 from the field, while Leonard went eight for 18 and scored at least 20 points for the 34th consecutive game.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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This undiplomatic tirade went over well in the White House, but marked him as a belligerent nativist abroad and something of an isolationist at home.—
Eliot A. Cohen,
The Atlantic,
17 Feb. 2026
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An Oxford University study found that from 1960 to 2016, host cities went over budget by an average of 156%.—
The Week US,
TheWeek,
9 Feb. 2026
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