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
Ivan Taylor, CBS News, 21 Mar. 2026
Pots and pans cover the stove, and storage containers filled with rice, spices and dry ingredients rise from every surface.
—Elazar Sontag, Washington Post, 19 Mar. 2026
The camera pans across the humble audience to find everyday faces of Latinos and others for whom his victory could represent a sliver of vindication amid constant persecution.
—Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 18 Mar. 2026
Remove them from the pans and peel away the parchment paper.
—Mary Ann Esposito, Boston Herald, 18 Mar. 2026
On March 7, residents in parts of Havana took to the streets to express their discontent by banging pots and pans and lighting bonfires.
—Michael Rios, CNN Money, 18 Mar. 2026
In recent weeks, furious Havana residents have signaled their displeasure with the outages in nightly crescendos of clanging pots and pans.
—Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 16 Mar. 2026
The blue steel pans were originally — according to legend — used for auto parts.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 14 Mar. 2026
In one video on social media, a gunshot is heard, and the camera pans to a person lying on the ground.
—Dave Sherwood, USA Today, 14 Mar. 2026
George Yang, PC Magazine, 18 Mar. 2026
When the camera pans back to the stage, Green can be seen with blood trickling from his ear down his neck.
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Mar. 2026
But then the camera pans over to a certain object that leaves a lingering question mark and begs for a sequel.
—Melinda Newman, Billboard, 13 Mar. 2026
Then the camera pans down to reveal an untouched bowl of greenery.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 5 Mar. 2026
When Harper lays out the fund’s findings about Tender in an explosive speech at a financial conference, the camera pans to a prideful Eric, beaming and nearly paternal in his freudenfreude.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 15 Feb. 2026
The camera pans over and the adorable, singing Pokémon Jigglypuff is sitting on the couch.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 9 Feb. 2026
The camera then pans to Garner sitting and making a phone call to Witherspoon.
—Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 19 Jan. 2026
Then, as the camera pans back, the love seat becomes a sofa.
—Deni Ellis Béchard, Scientific American, 17 Jan. 2026
Noun
Late Thursday night into early Friday morning, residents in several neighborhoods in Havana took to the streets, banging pots and pans and, in some cases, lighting bonfires to block major roads in the capital — a sign of escalating frustration.
—Ivan Taylor, CBS News, 21 Mar. 2026
Pots and pans cover the stove, and storage containers filled with rice, spices and dry ingredients rise from every surface.
—Elazar Sontag, Washington Post, 19 Mar. 2026
The camera pans across the humble audience to find everyday faces of Latinos and others for whom his victory could represent a sliver of vindication amid constant persecution.
—Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 18 Mar. 2026
Remove them from the pans and peel away the parchment paper.
—Mary Ann Esposito, Boston Herald, 18 Mar. 2026
On March 7, residents in parts of Havana took to the streets to express their discontent by banging pots and pans and lighting bonfires.
—Michael Rios, CNN Money, 18 Mar. 2026
In recent weeks, furious Havana residents have signaled their displeasure with the outages in nightly crescendos of clanging pots and pans.
—Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 16 Mar. 2026
The blue steel pans were originally — according to legend — used for auto parts.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 14 Mar. 2026
In one video on social media, a gunshot is heard, and the camera pans to a person lying on the ground.
—Dave Sherwood, USA Today, 14 Mar. 2026
Verb
When motion is detected, the camera automatically pans to the subject with a 360-degree field of view.
—George Yang, PC Magazine, 18 Mar. 2026
When the camera pans back to the stage, Green can be seen with blood trickling from his ear down his neck.
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Mar. 2026
But then the camera pans over to a certain object that leaves a lingering question mark and begs for a sequel.
—Melinda Newman, Billboard, 13 Mar. 2026
Then the camera pans down to reveal an untouched bowl of greenery.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 5 Mar. 2026
When Harper lays out the fund’s findings about Tender in an explosive speech at a financial conference, the camera pans to a prideful Eric, beaming and nearly paternal in his freudenfreude.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 15 Feb. 2026
The camera pans over and the adorable, singing Pokémon Jigglypuff is sitting on the couch.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 9 Feb. 2026
The camera then pans to Garner sitting and making a phone call to Witherspoon.
—Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 19 Jan. 2026
Then, as the camera pans back, the love seat becomes a sofa.
—Deni Ellis Béchard, Scientific American, 17 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pans
Noun
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Proposals to prohibit federal immigration agents from masking their faces have gained new life in states -- thanks in part to a court ruling that blocked the nation's first such law, in California.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
20 Mar. 2026
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The likes of Starstruck star Emma Sidi and Black Ops lead Hammed Animashaun are well known, but newer faces include social media breakouts like Al Nash, stand-up circuit talents including Ania Magliano, and Shakespearean theater actors such as George Fouracres.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
20 Mar. 2026
Verb
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For example, the Daodejing criticizes the ruling class and its talent-recruitment system for dangling enticing status markers that could never be fully achieved.—
Stephen Chen,
The Conversation,
18 Mar. 2026
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The president often criticizes Powell for failing to rapidly cut interest rates.—
Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The center’s report also faults Missouri and Kansas, along with many other states, for not taxing online gambling companies enough.—
Suzanne King,
Kansas City Star,
12 Mar. 2026
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In the Gospels, Jesus faults the Pharisees for insisting on a legalistic Sabbath.—
Judith Shulevitz,
The Atlantic,
22 Dec. 2025
Verb
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No reasons have been given for the changes of heart, but the Iranian diaspora in Australia blames pressure from Tehran.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
16 Mar. 2026
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On Tuesday, a drone strike that the M23 blames on Congolese forces killed a French United Nations staffer in the key city of Goma, less than a month after a similar strike killed the rebel group's spokesperson and injured several others.—
OPE ADETAYO,
Arkansas Online,
15 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Kinda knocks your to-do list down a few pegs, no?—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
18 Mar. 2026
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In the event Borges knocks it out of the park and a high-profile team in Europe comes calling for him, Sporting KC may convert 95% of the sale proceeds into GAM; that would held KC continue strengthening its roster.—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
17 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Murphy Austin condemns antisemitism, violence, and acts of hatred in any form.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
18 Mar. 2026
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The hypocrite pretends to be good because the hypocrite believes that society admires good and condemns wrong.—
David Frum,
The Atlantic,
13 Mar. 2026
Verb
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White frequently denounces Trump on social media, most recently criticizing the president for his racist social media post aimed at the Obamas.—
Daniel Kreps,
Rolling Stone,
28 Feb. 2026
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In a 2024 reflection on Hurricane Maria, which leveled parts of Puerto Rico and left many without power for months, Bad Bunny denounces the government's role in the chaos that ensued after the Category 4 storm swept through the island.—
Luis Giraldo,
CBS News,
7 Feb. 2026
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“Pans.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pans. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.
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