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as in proving
to come to be
the eagerly anticipated kayaking trip never panned out
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as in succeeding
to turn out as planned or desired
the investment scheme didn't quite pan out
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Recent Examples of panning out
There were theories that 007 First Light could slide in as one of the sleeper hits of 2026, and, at least critically, that idea seems to be panning out.
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Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
Venable bounced from the Guardians to the Phillies to the Dodgers after Preller — fresh off the Matt Kemp/Justin Upton/Wil Myers infusion not panning out — traded him to the Rangers.
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Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 May 2026
No one has any idea how these guys will end up panning out, which is exactly what happened when the Birds selected quarterback Donovan McNabb with the second overall pick in the 1999 NFL Draft.
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Austin Perry Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
22 Apr. 2026
Alphabet, too, was left for dead by the Street on fears that management wasn't executing and the company's AI strategy wasn't panning out to the point the were being overtaken by others.
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Zev Fima,
CNBC,
23 Mar. 2026
The Guthrie family is aware that the investigation might need to be transitioned and has been briefed on the fact that certain leads have not been panning out, the sources said.
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Luke Barr,
ABC News,
20 Feb. 2026
That is panning out with Knowles and Fanendo Adi, who will take over for Jeremy Hall as head coach of the Loons’ developmental team, MNUFC2.
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Andy Greder,
Twin Cities,
13 Jan. 2026
Vrána not panning out hurt the Mantha return some, and many of the second-rounders Detroit acquired didn’t materialize either.
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Max Bultman,
New York Times,
10 Jan. 2026
Thanks to partisan gerrymandering, once-competitive districts have now become easy targets that fundamentally prevent a truly massive seat haul from actually panning out.
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Washington Post,
6 Jan. 2026
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
Venable bounced from the Guardians to the Phillies to the Dodgers after Preller — fresh off the Matt Kemp/Justin Upton/Wil Myers infusion not panning out — traded him to the Rangers.
—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 May 2026
No one has any idea how these guys will end up panning out, which is exactly what happened when the Birds selected quarterback Donovan McNabb with the second overall pick in the 1999 NFL Draft.
—
Austin Perry Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
22 Apr. 2026
Alphabet, too, was left for dead by the Street on fears that management wasn't executing and the company's AI strategy wasn't panning out to the point the were being overtaken by others.
—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
23 Mar. 2026
The Guthrie family is aware that the investigation might need to be transitioned and has been briefed on the fact that certain leads have not been panning out, the sources said.
—
Luke Barr,
ABC News,
20 Feb. 2026
That is panning out with Knowles and Fanendo Adi, who will take over for Jeremy Hall as head coach of the Loons’ developmental team, MNUFC2.
—
Andy Greder,
Twin Cities,
13 Jan. 2026
Vrána not panning out hurt the Mantha return some, and many of the second-rounders Detroit acquired didn’t materialize either.
—
Max Bultman,
New York Times,
10 Jan. 2026
Thanks to partisan gerrymandering, once-competitive districts have now become easy targets that fundamentally prevent a truly massive seat haul from actually panning out.
—
Washington Post,
6 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for panning out
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As the community continues to grow, Crabby Baddies is proving that the strongest catch of the day may be the connections made along the pier.
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Even celebrities like Nicole Kidman have been spotted embracing this luxe trend, proving its status as a sleek alternative to chunky athletic shoes that feel heavy and overly bulky on the move.
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The event will convene from the sports, music, retail and beauty industries for a conversation exploring how brands are succeeding at the intersection of culture, creativity, and commerce.
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For Poku, the three topics are intertwined, and discussing one requires touching on all three; succeeding in midlife requires success in each.
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That’s as a gusher of money is coming out of Wall Street as companies are on pace to raise trillions of dollars in stock and debt offerings this year.
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By coming out in advance of any official announcement of an investigation by the Department of Justice, Siebel Newsom and her husband may be able to take control of the narrative, something Trump detests.
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But rather than further ratchet up the stakes in the final minutes, the episode closes with Rosemary exhaustively — and rather hilariously — going over an extensive genealogical document for Tom and Patricia.
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Building work on the basilica was held back by the Spanish civil war and a lack of funds, including Gaudí going over budget and refusing to compromise on his designs.
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Harry has cited significant concerns for his family's safety, citing their lack of security on British soil as part of why the family had a falling out and a reason for not returning.
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Many schools have pointed to falling out-of-state and international enrollment as a significant financial constraint.
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Recent evidence suggests more retirees are working out of necessity.
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Business Insider reports that the White House and Anthropic are now working out a framework to grade how severe a security flaw in a new model is, and to decide when a flaw warrants stepping in.
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Driven by a growing panic over fast-evolving Chinese tech competitors, the old-world rivals are abandoning the tradition of corporate secrecy.
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Asia’s defense expansion reflects a structural shift in global security and industrial capacity, shaped by geopolitics, technology, and evolving alliances.
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The Phillies duo followed up their historic night on Saturday in which Schwarber hit three home runs and Harper hit for the cycle, by both going deep against the Mets again.
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Costa did not resurface after going underwater, and officials from the Massachusetts State Police Underwater Recovery Team and Marine Unit and the Milton Fire Department, as well as other local crews, eventually located the teen before transporting him to a Boston hospital.
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“Panning out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/panning%20out. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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