as in criticized
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 panned
The broadcast panned to a raucous crowd that celebrated their free pizza.
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Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2026
The coaching staff was panned by fans for not pursuing a running back in the portal.
—Eric Olson, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
The district reached some tentative decisions following a seven-hour meeting that drew dozens of public speakers, mostly district employees and representatives of employee groups who overwhelmingly panned the proposals.
—Scott Travis, Sun Sentinel, 21 Apr. 2026
When the camera panned to Beltrán in the dugout during that 2016 game, the broadcast team completely fell apart.
—Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Apr. 2026
Critics have panned the event as a brazen pay-for-play opportunity, accusing Trump of attempting to personally profit by selling access to the presidency.
—Lucien Bruggeman, ABC News, 21 Apr. 2026
The camera panned to Beltrán in the dugout, revealing what looked like a full head of hair drawn directly onto his bald head.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 21 Apr. 2026
As Meghan panned the camera over the items, she could be seen sneaking a Tim Tam for herself.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 19 Apr. 2026
But the warrant requirement was quickly panned on both sides of the aisle.
—Hailey Bullis, The Washington Examiner, 19 Apr. 2026
Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2026
The coaching staff was panned by fans for not pursuing a running back in the portal.
—Eric Olson, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
The district reached some tentative decisions following a seven-hour meeting that drew dozens of public speakers, mostly district employees and representatives of employee groups who overwhelmingly panned the proposals.
—Scott Travis, Sun Sentinel, 21 Apr. 2026
When the camera panned to Beltrán in the dugout during that 2016 game, the broadcast team completely fell apart.
—Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Apr. 2026
Critics have panned the event as a brazen pay-for-play opportunity, accusing Trump of attempting to personally profit by selling access to the presidency.
—Lucien Bruggeman, ABC News, 21 Apr. 2026
The camera panned to Beltrán in the dugout, revealing what looked like a full head of hair drawn directly onto his bald head.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 21 Apr. 2026
As Meghan panned the camera over the items, she could be seen sneaking a Tim Tam for herself.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 19 Apr. 2026
But the warrant requirement was quickly panned on both sides of the aisle.
—Hailey Bullis, The Washington Examiner, 19 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for panned
Verb
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Though the value can be criticized, Love is immediately going to make Arizona’s offense exponentially better.—
Dane Brugler,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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After the hearing, John Catanzara, president of the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 7, the union that represents Chicago police officers, harshly criticized the SAFE-T Act and the county’s criminal courts judges who repeatedly released Talley from custody in his prior crimes of violence.—
Caroline Kubzansky,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Gatkhor Dual, an opposition official coordinating aid in Jonglei state, blamed county commissioner James Bol Makuei for blocking humanitarian access.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 Apr. 2026
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In a statement, a spokesperson for Angels In The Asylum blamed the closure on the film being unable to resolve financing issues with John Cairns and his company, Parkland Pictures.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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In November, Gentle faulted her claim for lack of evidence.—
Craig R. McCoy,
CNN Money,
24 Apr. 2026
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In November, Gentle faulted her claim for lack of evidence.—
Craig R. McCoy,
ProPublica,
23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The cult of Santa Muerte could, of course, be said to be in the thrall of that fantasy, but the same could be said of the cult’s main antagonist, the Catholic Church, which has vociferously denounced the movement.—
Chris Wiley,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2026
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In a nation that has long prided itself on a free and vibrant news media, rights watchdogs and lawmakers from across the political spectrum denounced the move as an attack on the press without precedent since the end of Argentina’s military dictatorship in 1983.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Putin and Netanyahu were condemned for their nations’ invasions of Ukraine and Gaza, respectively.—
Alex Greenberger,
ARTnews.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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El Gamal, who divorced Soliman after his arrest, has condemned the Boulder attack and said the family had no knowledge of any plans for it.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
26 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Here's a look at the pitch that ultimately knocked Jasson Domínguez out of the game.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
29 Apr. 2026
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The girl reportedly freed herself and knocked on a nearby neighbor's door, where she was brought inside to safety.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Panned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/panned. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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