as in faces
the front part of the head
hey, I could do without seeing your ugly pan for a few days
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as in criticizes
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 pans
Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Nov. 2025
Skip the dish that requires three pans and twelve steps.
—Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 3 Nov. 2025
Considerations Before Getting Started There are a few things to consider before cleaning your stainless steel pans.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2025
If someone does encounter a coyote, officials said to scare away the animal by yelling, using airhorns, banging pots and pans or throwing objects.
—Megan Forrester, ABC News, 30 Oct. 2025
Bryan West, Nashville Tennessean, 10 Oct. 2025
Jana then pans over all the decorations on display in their waterfront rental as the vibrant blue ocean peeks out in the background.
—Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
The camera then pans to show the house opposite—where another golden is sitting in the exact same spot in its own yard, staring right back at Copper, but neither crossing the threshold on to the street.
—Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
Not to be outdone, a 1961 Dutch version has its Elizabeth arrive in mud up to her waist, then shamelessly pans her body in a close-up, from ankles to bosom.
—Literary Hub, 4 Sep. 2025
The clip also pans to an image of Jesus on a target.
—Chad De Guzman, Time, 28 Aug. 2025
The camera then pans to Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department officers Amy Younge and Joshua Keith, who tell Adams to explain what's happening.
—Jade Jackson, IndyStar, 14 Aug. 2025
Then, the camera pans through a table tennis tournament.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 13 Aug. 2025
In the clip, Kelly pans the camera to her 2-year-old son and Ozzy, who is listening to his iPad.
—Marina Watts, People.com, 4 Aug. 2025
Noun
The Wall Street Journal recently reported about everyday citizens picking up gold pans and metal detectors in pursuit of a huge payday.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Nov. 2025
Skip the dish that requires three pans and twelve steps.
—Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 3 Nov. 2025
Considerations Before Getting Started There are a few things to consider before cleaning your stainless steel pans.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2025
If someone does encounter a coyote, officials said to scare away the animal by yelling, using airhorns, banging pots and pans or throwing objects.
—Megan Forrester, ABC News, 30 Oct. 2025
Verb
Deep in thought, the camera pans up to Hart's son Ryan, played by Michael Provost, trotting over to him on horseback.
—Bryan West, Nashville Tennessean, 10 Oct. 2025
Jana then pans over all the decorations on display in their waterfront rental as the vibrant blue ocean peeks out in the background.
—Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
The camera then pans to show the house opposite—where another golden is sitting in the exact same spot in its own yard, staring right back at Copper, but neither crossing the threshold on to the street.
—Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
Not to be outdone, a 1961 Dutch version has its Elizabeth arrive in mud up to her waist, then shamelessly pans her body in a close-up, from ankles to bosom.
—Literary Hub, 4 Sep. 2025
The clip also pans to an image of Jesus on a target.
—Chad De Guzman, Time, 28 Aug. 2025
The camera then pans to Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department officers Amy Younge and Joshua Keith, who tell Adams to explain what's happening.
—Jade Jackson, IndyStar, 14 Aug. 2025
Then, the camera pans through a table tennis tournament.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 13 Aug. 2025
In the clip, Kelly pans the camera to her 2-year-old son and Ozzy, who is listening to his iPad.
—Marina Watts, People.com, 4 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pans
Noun
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But astute viewers will see some other familiar, and perhaps surprising, rock ‘n’ roll faces in the production.—
Gary Graff,
Billboard,
25 Oct. 2025
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Young children with dragons and cows painted on their small faces eagerly waited in line for kettle corn and ice cream at the many food trucks that lined the outer circle of the farm.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
25 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Dave Smith is a comedian and libertarian who often criticizes both Democrats and Republicans through a libertarian lens.—
Rafael Perez,
Oc Register,
28 Oct. 2025
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Jenkins did not respond to an interview request, but the extent of those concerns appears to have been a memo authored by an Oakland resident who frequently criticizes the commission at public forums.—
Shomik Mukherjee,
Mercury News,
13 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The suit also faults the Federal Aviation Administration for allowing the congested airspace to exist and the actions of controllers.—
Alexandra Skores,
CNN Money,
24 Sep. 2025
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Cindy also faults her decision to bring Stephenie with her on the reward.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
13 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Eli Lilly, the pharmaceutical company that makes Zepbound, blames the lack of coverage on the stigma of obesity.—
Nicholas Florko,
The Atlantic,
28 Oct. 2025
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The grieving mother blames a lack of medical care for her child’s death – although the medical team which treated her told CNN that there was no link between her death and the funding cuts.—
Rebecca Wright,
CNN Money,
25 Oct. 2025
Verb
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That said, Dexter’s signature burger knocks it out of the park, with two uber-beefy, coarsely ground patties and a lightly sweet and super fluffy bun, plus American cheese, thin pickle slices, red onion and dijonnaise.—
Jared Kaufman,
Twin Cities,
22 Oct. 2025
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Gap High-Rise Cuffed Wide-Leg Jeans Gap’s denim collection always knocks it out of the park, and these cuffed wide-leg jeans are no exception.—
Emily Weaver,
PEOPLE,
18 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The United States condemns China's aggressive actions in defiance of international law and supports the Philippines in pursuit of a free and open Indo-Pacfic.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
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Latino civil rights organization condemns attack The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC), a national civil rights organization for Latinos, condemned the attack at the ICE facility.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
24 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Qatar denounces ‘cowardly’ Israeli strike targeting Hamas leaders Israel launched an aerial strike against senior Hamas leaders in Doha on Tuesday, in its first direct attack on Qatari soil, marking a significant escalation in regional tensions.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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For instance, ProPublica cited his tax experience as exceptionally limited, pointing out that his only qualification centers around being a Certified Tax & Business Advisor, which ProPublica denounces as a dubious and frivolous designation.—
Nathan Goldman,
Forbes.com,
11 Aug. 2025
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“Pans.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pans. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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