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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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
Gretchen McKay, Boston Herald, 22 Apr. 2026
Every few minutes, the quiet of a muggy spring evening in the Park Glen neighborhood in far north Fort Worth was broken by the clanging of pots, pans, air horns, and other noisemakers as residents looked skyward at unwanted guests.
—Emily Holshouser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Apr. 2026
The habits of seasoning, tasting, knowing how to adjust your heat, using the right pans.
—Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 21 Apr. 2026
With proper seasoning and care, a cast-iron skillet can last for generations, offering an unbeatable sear and even heat distribution that modern pans simply cannot match.
—Katie Cloyd, Martha Stewart, 21 Apr. 2026
Sometimes without food or pots and pans.
—Keith Sharon, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2026
Overly Large or Unnecessary Cabinetry Cabinets are an excellent feature for storing dishes, pots, pans, utensils, food, and more.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Apr. 2026
Whenever possible, choose smaller cast-iron pans or opt for one pan over multiple.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 18 Apr. 2026
These run on electricity, which activates a magnetic field that heats pans and food but leaves burners cool to the touch.
—Marni Jameson, Arkansas Online, 10 Apr. 2026
Richard Brody, New Yorker, 12 Apr. 2026
The Roku 360° SE protects you with 1080p HD clarity and Auto Motion Tracking that pans 360° horizontally to follow movement in real-time.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 10 Apr. 2026
The camera pans down to the lobster crawling on the floor and the falling ketchup bottle, and then back up to show the aftermath.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Apr. 2026
The camera briefly pans back to the mound as the Giants’ Landen Roupp threw a pitch to Jorge Polanco, who fouled the ball off his foot.
—Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Apr. 2026
The person filming then pans to the left to show a second helicopter, which the men continue to shoot at.
—Max Burman, NBC news, 3 Apr. 2026
The camera pans across the first two dogs, both of whom appear perfectly clean, wide-eyed, and seemingly innocent.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 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
Noun
Let cakes stand in their pans for about 5 minutes, then turn out on a wire rack, peel off parchment paper and let cool completely before slicing.
—Gretchen McKay, Boston Herald, 22 Apr. 2026
Every few minutes, the quiet of a muggy spring evening in the Park Glen neighborhood in far north Fort Worth was broken by the clanging of pots, pans, air horns, and other noisemakers as residents looked skyward at unwanted guests.
—Emily Holshouser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Apr. 2026
The habits of seasoning, tasting, knowing how to adjust your heat, using the right pans.
—Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 21 Apr. 2026
With proper seasoning and care, a cast-iron skillet can last for generations, offering an unbeatable sear and even heat distribution that modern pans simply cannot match.
—Katie Cloyd, Martha Stewart, 21 Apr. 2026
Sometimes without food or pots and pans.
—Keith Sharon, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2026
Overly Large or Unnecessary Cabinetry Cabinets are an excellent feature for storing dishes, pots, pans, utensils, food, and more.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Apr. 2026
Whenever possible, choose smaller cast-iron pans or opt for one pan over multiple.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 18 Apr. 2026
These run on electricity, which activates a magnetic field that heats pans and food but leaves burners cool to the touch.
—Marni Jameson, Arkansas Online, 10 Apr. 2026
Verb
Other times, the camera pans slowly, its drifting movements evoking the associative efforts to make sense of long-ago events.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 12 Apr. 2026
The Roku 360° SE protects you with 1080p HD clarity and Auto Motion Tracking that pans 360° horizontally to follow movement in real-time.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 10 Apr. 2026
The camera pans down to the lobster crawling on the floor and the falling ketchup bottle, and then back up to show the aftermath.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Apr. 2026
The camera briefly pans back to the mound as the Giants’ Landen Roupp threw a pitch to Jorge Polanco, who fouled the ball off his foot.
—Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Apr. 2026
The person filming then pans to the left to show a second helicopter, which the men continue to shoot at.
—Max Burman, NBC news, 3 Apr. 2026
The camera pans across the first two dogs, both of whom appear perfectly clean, wide-eyed, and seemingly innocent.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pans
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Designed for high-traffic service roles, the modular robot features reconfigurable faces and body panels for rapid character swaps.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Apr. 2026
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The new season of Reasonable Doubt is upon us, and there’s a slew of new talent joining the Onyx Collective for Hulu series, as well as a few returning faces.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
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OpenAI memo criticizes Anthropic watch now Choose CNBC as your preferred source on Google and never miss a moment from the most trusted name in business news.—
Ashley Capoot,
CNBC,
20 Apr. 2026
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Schiavo raised a similar concern, noting that the National Transportation Safety Board regularly criticizes the Federal Aviation Administration and other regulators for not implementing obvious solutions, even after accidents occur.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
25 Mar. 2026
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On the next page, David Greising faults Mayor Brandon Johnson for failing to adequately entice the Bears to stay in Chicago.—
Colleen Kujawa,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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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
Verb
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The oil industry blames California’s environmental policies for driving them out.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
22 Apr. 2026
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Over a year after their podcast Plan Bri Uncut ended, LaPaglia blames Call Her Daddy’s founding father, Alex Cooper, for the nail in the coffin for her friendship with O’Malley.—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
21 Apr. 2026
Verb
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At that house, no one answered a Statesman reporter’s knocks on Monday, but Davidson told the Statesman that his family owns the whole lot.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
28 Apr. 2026
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For one thing, precedent says that Waddle’s production this fall should, health permitting (knocks on wood), just about double whatever numbers Cooper puts out as a rookie for the J-E-T-S in 2026.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Olson went on to say that the Holy Father, like his predecessors, consistently condemns acts of terrorism, including those sanctioned by Iran and its surrogates in the Middle East.—
Elizabeth Campbell,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Apr. 2026
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Yamal condemns anti-Muslim chants Spain signed off for the World Cup on Tuesday with a 0-0 draw against Egypt.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The project denounces Haiti’s justice system through the story of a woman imprisoned for years without trial and later judged not by law, but by scripture.—
Lise Pedersen,
Variety,
25 Apr. 2026
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Morgan Wallen neither embraces nor denounces MAGA, achieving a similar political slipperiness.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Pans.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pans. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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