as in criticizing
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 panning
In July, a Coldplay concert jumbotron captured an awkward moment after panning to an embracing couple, who promptly unlocked arms and tried to dodge the camera.
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Melina Khan, Freep.com, 29 Sep. 2025
In July, a Coldplay concert jumbotron captured an awkward moment after panning to an embracing couple, who promptly unlocked arms and tried to dodge the camera.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 28 Sep. 2025
First panning for gold in the rivers, the search here gave way to huge underground mines, including the famed Empire Mine, which is now an intriguing state historic park in Nevada County’s Grass Valley.
—Jenny Peters, Oc Register, 9 Sep. 2025
Most critics appreciated the performances, panning the way tropes overpowered the story.
—Sweta Kaushal, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
While some football fans criticized the NFL for panning to Swift in the stands instead of the game, her presence reportedly boosted ticket sales and viewership.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 3 Sep. 2019
Melina Khan, Freep.com, 29 Sep. 2025
In July, a Coldplay concert jumbotron captured an awkward moment after panning to an embracing couple, who promptly unlocked arms and tried to dodge the camera.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 28 Sep. 2025
First panning for gold in the rivers, the search here gave way to huge underground mines, including the famed Empire Mine, which is now an intriguing state historic park in Nevada County’s Grass Valley.
—Jenny Peters, Oc Register, 9 Sep. 2025
Most critics appreciated the performances, panning the way tropes overpowered the story.
—Sweta Kaushal, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
While some football fans criticized the NFL for panning to Swift in the stands instead of the game, her presence reportedly boosted ticket sales and viewership.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 3 Sep. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for panning
Verb
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Her coach Cheryl Reeve was later suspended after postgame comments criticizing the officiating in that game.—
Kevin Dotson,
CNN Money,
4 Oct. 2025
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Trump has also spoken at length about his concerns about the New York City mayoral race, criticizing the potential election of progressive candidate Zohran Mamdani, who drew national attention for beating former Governor Andrew Cuomo in the Democratic primary.—
Peter Aitken,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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In the wake of the assassination of prominent conservative figure Charlie Kirk, the rhetoric wars have taken to new levels of vitriol, with many on the right blaming the left writ large for such political violence, and vice versa.—
Kayla Dwyer,
IndyStar,
1 Oct. 2025
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Both parties are blaming each other, though a new NPR/PBS News/Marist poll shows that more Americans hold Republicans responsible for the impasse.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
1 Oct. 2025
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As the government shutdown began, polls showed voters were divided on who to blame, with many faulting both parties.—
Kinsey Crowley,
USA Today,
2 Oct. 2025
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And the distribution lines were already faulting all over LA.—
Chiara Eisner,
NPR,
2 Oct. 2025
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Sprague, who took over as CEO in January, took a far more aggressive stance in an exclusive interview with The Athletic on Wednesday, condemning the behavior of those fans at Bethpage.—
Brody Miller,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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Melissa Barrera, Nicholas Alexander Chavez, Lukas Gage, Mara Wilson and Toni Colette were among the stars condemning the news of Norwood’s possible signing.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Sep. 2025
Verb
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But rather than denouncing the use of synthetic actors, many executives are choosing to tout the irreplaceability of human performers.—
Tatiana Siegel,
Variety,
30 Sep. 2025
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In June, a young Cuban reporter named Delia Proenza published an article and a video denouncing the country’s penuries.—
Jon Lee Anderson,
New Yorker,
29 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Omarion Hampton injured his ankle, knocking him out of the game.—
Michael Salfino,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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Some rope and stanchion kept them from knock, knocking on the wood.—
Bryan West,
Nashville Tennessean,
5 Oct. 2025
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“Panning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/panning. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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