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as in proved
to come to be
the eagerly anticipated kayaking trip never panned out
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as in succeeded
to turn out as planned or desired
the investment scheme didn't quite pan out
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Recent Examples of panned out
For the most part, however, the Herald’s picks panned out.
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Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 18 Sep. 2025
Kawhi Leonard's time with the Los Angeles Clippers hasn't panned out the way team owner Steve Ballmer had hoped.
—Evan Bell, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
The scientists’ bifurcation models had panned out in nature.
—Gregory Barber, Quanta Magazine, 15 Sep. 2025
But Julianne and Derek also have three sisters who had an early interest in the entertainment industry that never panned out.
—Rachel McRady, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 2025
The business partners considered spaces in Aurora, but nothing ultimately panned out.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2025
Too many of Gutekunst’s offensive line picks haven’t panned out, forcing him to give up valuable draft capital to find quality depth.
—Rob Reischel, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Promising rookies have not panned out.
—Doug Haller, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2025
None of the players Preller sent to the White Sox have panned out.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Aug. 2025
Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 18 Sep. 2025
Kawhi Leonard's time with the Los Angeles Clippers hasn't panned out the way team owner Steve Ballmer had hoped.
—Evan Bell, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
The scientists’ bifurcation models had panned out in nature.
—Gregory Barber, Quanta Magazine, 15 Sep. 2025
But Julianne and Derek also have three sisters who had an early interest in the entertainment industry that never panned out.
—Rachel McRady, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 2025
The business partners considered spaces in Aurora, but nothing ultimately panned out.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2025
Too many of Gutekunst’s offensive line picks haven’t panned out, forcing him to give up valuable draft capital to find quality depth.
—Rob Reischel, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Promising rookies have not panned out.
—Doug Haller, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2025
None of the players Preller sent to the White Sox have panned out.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for panned out
Verb
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This experience proved to me that predictive AI is a fundamental shift in marketing.—
Dr. Bin Tang,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Saturday’s game against Georgia proved that Aguilar and Tennessee’s offense are ready to go toe-to-toe with any defense in the country.—
Antonio Morales,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Bryan Seabury, who succeeded McNamara as head of drama in 2016, continues to lead the studio’s drama team; Kate Adler who ran comedy at the time, continues to do so.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
16 Sep. 2025
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Now, a team of international astronomers has succeeded in deciphering the gravitational wave signal, GW190412, to determine more about the collision and the resulting event that sent an infant black hole hurtling through space.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The culture evolved into even harsher demands without proper compensation, leading to widespread burnout and health issues.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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To do this, methanotrophs have evolved enzymes that can grapple with the extremely strong and stable bonds between methane’s atoms.—
Katherine Bourzac,
Quanta Magazine,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Sorry to say, there are still lots of wrinkles that are being worked out.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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But by 1950-51, Bear had worked out a way to make uni-directional glass that eliminated the cross threads, so the material could be used on the inside of the bow as well.—
Clare Conley,
Outdoor Life,
18 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Jefferson-Wooden went into these championships as a strong favorite to secure the victory.—
Katelyn Hutchison,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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This year, Tillman went head-to-head with another Severance star Zach Cherry.—
Olivia B. Waxman,
Time,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Charlie went over to the chalkboard hanging on the wall beside the hallway—the one that led to the backstage greenroom, as well as Odette’s office and occasional dungeon—and started half-assing some cocktails.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
Entertainment Weekly,
19 Sep. 2025
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Bargatze said acceptance speeches were limited to just 45 seconds, and that $1,000 would be deducted for every second that winners went over.—
Carmine Gallo,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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“Panned out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/panned%20out. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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