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
Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 13 Oct. 2025
Modern scholarship on its formative role in women’s lives, and vice versa, took an important turn in 1980, when two young historians published landmark books on the subject—second books, because each had been told that a dissertation on a topic quite so pots-and-pans wouldn’t do.
—Jane Kamensky, The Atlantic, 10 Oct. 2025
All the pots and pans have hybrid technology that gives the perfect sear every time.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 9 Oct. 2025
Line 2 half-sheet pans (exact sizes vary by brand, but generally a standard half-sheet pan is 13-by-18 inches; 10-by-15-inch pans will work too, but your cakes will be a bit thicker) with parchment paper.
—Arkansas Online, 7 Oct. 2025
In 2025, the Ig Nobel Prize in chemistry went to a pair of researchers who wondered whether cooking with nonstick pots and pans provided a sufficient dose of polytetrafluoroethylene (Teflon) to increase food volume and satiety without increasing calorie content.
—Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 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
Every cook should have a roll of parchment paper around for lining cookie sheets when baking and lifting brownies and meatloaves out of their pans.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 13 Oct. 2025
Modern scholarship on its formative role in women’s lives, and vice versa, took an important turn in 1980, when two young historians published landmark books on the subject—second books, because each had been told that a dissertation on a topic quite so pots-and-pans wouldn’t do.
—Jane Kamensky, The Atlantic, 10 Oct. 2025
All the pots and pans have hybrid technology that gives the perfect sear every time.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 9 Oct. 2025
Line 2 half-sheet pans (exact sizes vary by brand, but generally a standard half-sheet pan is 13-by-18 inches; 10-by-15-inch pans will work too, but your cakes will be a bit thicker) with parchment paper.
—Arkansas Online, 7 Oct. 2025
In 2025, the Ig Nobel Prize in chemistry went to a pair of researchers who wondered whether cooking with nonstick pots and pans provided a sufficient dose of polytetrafluoroethylene (Teflon) to increase food volume and satiety without increasing calorie content.
—Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 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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The stars themselves are bestowed by anonymous inspectors who briefly appear on camera, but whose names, faces, and even voices are completely obscured.—
Laurie Woolever,
Rolling Stone,
11 Oct. 2025
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Capitol hallways have become an endless series of partisan scrums and press conferences where the two sides play the blame game, occasionally to each others’ faces on camera in impromptu scuffles.—
Steven T. Dennis,
Fortune,
11 Oct. 2025
Verb
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To do so, the country is supporting mass infrastructure projects and the construction of stadiums, priorities that the movement heavily criticizes.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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Mamdani criticizes Adams as 'extreme' after mayor exits New York City race.—
,
FOXNews.com,
30 Sep. 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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When the school’s athletic director winds up dead after a heated confrontation with Peyton, the campus gleefully blames the most hated woman in college basketball.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
10 Oct. 2025
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Book-Carrie initially blames Lo for disrupting her and Richard’s plan, and willingly holds her hostage at Richard’s behest.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
10 Oct. 2025
Verb
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In the novel, Laura knocks on the door, hoping to borrow mascara, and the girl in question answers the door, even lending her the mascara.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Oct. 2025
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The Gay Grim Reaper knocks at your 28-year-old door with a scythe in one hand and a tub of creatine in the other.—
Samantha Allen,
Them.,
10 Oct. 2025
Verb
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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
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The measure, introduced by House Speaker Mike Johnson, a Louisiana Republican, passed on a vote of 310 to 58 and condemns the killing of Kirk.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
20 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 17 Oct. 2025.
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