as in face
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 to blame
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 pan
Adam Carlson, People.com, 18 July 2025
Using a small offset metal spatula, spread dough into prepared pan.
—Erin Hooker, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 July 2025
Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 23 July 2025
Criticism of Zionism was common on the Jewish left in the 1930s and 1940s, so common that a historian of Zionist cultural literature could find only one left-wing Jewish author, Meyer Levin, who took up pro- Zionist themes (and his novels were widely panned).
—Literary Hub, 23 July 2025
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Noun
In one viral clip shared to TikTok, a camera pans over to where the man and woman can be seen wrapped in each other's arms.
—Adam Carlson, People.com, 18 July 2025
Using a small offset metal spatula, spread dough into prepared pan.
—Erin Hooker, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 July 2025
Verb
In honor of the town's Gold Rush, take the family panning for gold and gems at Dukes Creek Gold and Ruby Mines.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 23 July 2025
Criticism of Zionism was common on the Jewish left in the 1930s and 1940s, so common that a historian of Zionist cultural literature could find only one left-wing Jewish author, Meyer Levin, who took up pro- Zionist themes (and his novels were widely panned).
—Literary Hub, 23 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pan
Noun
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When Watkins flipped open the visor of his helmet, Donnelly’s face had turned blue.—
Don Riddell,
CNN Money,
26 July 2025
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After getting his start on Saturday Night Live in the 1990s, Sandler quickly became one of Hollywood’s most recognizable faces.—
Declan Gallagher,
EW.com,
26 July 2025
Verb
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Since assuming office, Carr has frequently argued that the FCC has a stake in ensuring that local stations maintain community trust, and also that the national networks are to blame for a decline in trust.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
30 July 2025
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Trump has blamed India's high tariffs on imports for the trade deficit.—
Omkar Khandekar,
NPR,
30 July 2025
Verb
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Rather than opt for a two-year extension of the current lease, which has been criticized by some residents since it was signed in 1997, the Bengals and the county agreed on a new 11-year lease.—
Erin Glynn,
The Enquirer,
2 Aug. 2025
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The comedian and political commentator has long criticized late-night hosts like Seth Meyers and Jimmy Kimmel.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
1 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The judges faulted Madrigal for making dessert tamales, a deviation from the theme.—
Ethan Wolin
Updated July 29,
Sacbee.com,
29 July 2025
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Then in the antebellum years there were the mill owners who bought cotton; they’re faulted for facilitating the slave system.—
Brian T. Allen,
National Review,
19 July 2025
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Arab states are now publicly condemning Hamas’ violence and calling for an end to its control of Gaza, a shift from their previous positions.—
Faisal J. Abbas,
semafor.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Multiple Virginia Republicans, including Attorney General Jason Miyares and Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears, condemned the act of violence and offered their prayers for Vogler and his family.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
31 July 2025
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Instead, Sue goes all Mama Bear and uses her powers to knock him into the teleporter and then Silver Surfer has a change of heart and knocks him back in when Galactus tries to get out.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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In between, there was Chad Pennington (wrist), Mark Sanchez (shoulder), Geno Smith (jaw) and Zach Wilson (knee) suffering injuries in the preseason that knocked them out for regular-season games.—
Zack Rosenblatt,
New York Times,
25 July 2025
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“Pan.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pan. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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