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
Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 27 Sep. 2025
The cookware industry and several star chefs say the specific chemicals in the pans are safe.
—Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2025
There are no dirty pots or pans, usually just a quick rinse of the basket and your air fryer is clean.
—Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 25 Sep. 2025
In a trial that began Wednesday, six Cubans, including independent journalist José Gabriel Barrenechea, also face sentences of up to nine years in prison for staging a cacerolazo protest, banging pots and pans during a blackout in the Villa Clara province in November 2024.
—Nora Gamez Torres, Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2025
The lithium fields outside Reno, Nevada, look like lunar plains with white crusts, shallow pans, and ribbon roads between drilling rigs.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 23 Sep. 2025
It’s considered best practice to handwash any cookware, not just sauté pans, as opposed to throwing it in the dishwasher.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 22 Sep. 2025
There are also ham and cheese and plain shio-pans.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Sep. 2025
So, the three women decided to cook the first Sunday suppers in their own kitchens, bring the finished food to the church and keep it warm with steam pans.
—Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 22 Sep. 2025
Kelli Bender, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 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
Some of the best deals are on must-haves for a tidy kitchen, including this stainless steel utensil holder and this pots and pans organizer.
—Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 27 Sep. 2025
The cookware industry and several star chefs say the specific chemicals in the pans are safe.
—Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2025
There are no dirty pots or pans, usually just a quick rinse of the basket and your air fryer is clean.
—Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 25 Sep. 2025
In a trial that began Wednesday, six Cubans, including independent journalist José Gabriel Barrenechea, also face sentences of up to nine years in prison for staging a cacerolazo protest, banging pots and pans during a blackout in the Villa Clara province in November 2024.
—Nora Gamez Torres, Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2025
The lithium fields outside Reno, Nevada, look like lunar plains with white crusts, shallow pans, and ribbon roads between drilling rigs.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 23 Sep. 2025
It’s considered best practice to handwash any cookware, not just sauté pans, as opposed to throwing it in the dishwasher.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 22 Sep. 2025
There are also ham and cheese and plain shio-pans.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Sep. 2025
So, the three women decided to cook the first Sunday suppers in their own kitchens, bring the finished food to the church and keep it warm with steam pans.
—Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 22 Sep. 2025
Verb
Then, the camera pans to show Matilda in the cat bed staring out the sunny window, before bouncing between the two animals.
—Kelli Bender, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 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
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Over the course of an hour, a virtuosic guitarist, a singer, and three dancers performed a program of mournful music and percussive dance, their faces set in serious frowns—an integral part of the performance.—
Fiona Mozley,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Oct. 2025
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With Fox News’ core programming on the Fox One streaming service, Fox Nation has leaned into ancillary fare anchored by famous faces, and supplemented with some exclusive sports and event programming.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Mamdani criticizes Adams as 'extreme' after mayor exits New York City race.—
,
FOXNews.com,
30 Sep. 2025
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Former Vice President Kamala Harris criticizes President Biden's decision to run for re-election.—
NBC news,
NBC news,
14 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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The memo largely blames Democrats for any possible shutdown.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
25 Sep. 2025
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Abbie blames Leila for corrupting her, for using her as a life raft after the death of her sister, and Leila’s heart breaks, leading her to agree to participate in the Leap ceremony the next day.—
Erin Qualey,
Vulture,
25 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Bubba purposefully knocks a girl down with a dodgeball, and when Mary tells him to stop being mean, Bubba punches her.—
Victoria Edel,
PEOPLE,
1 Oct. 2025
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First, any major event such as a the emergence of DeepSeek that knocks the AI thesis could have a sizeable impact on the stock market.—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
24 Sep. 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 6 Oct. 2025.
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