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
Victoria Spencer, Martha Stewart, 3 Apr. 2026
Choose from saucepans, chef pans, frying pans, gratin pan and more.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026
The oil shortage has also affected public services and food transportation, prompting rare protests in some cities, with citizens banging pots and pans and lighting bonfires in the darkness.
—Chris Lau, CNN Money, 30 Mar. 2026
Sprinkle with a little sea salt and allow to cool in pans for 20 minutes.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 30 Mar. 2026
The pans are dishwasher-safe and oven-safe up to 500 degrees.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 29 Mar. 2026
Nonstick pans have become as intensely polarizing as a piece of cookware can be in recent years, as more research has been done into the impact of some of the chemicals used to make traditional nonstick coatings.
—Noah Kaufman, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Mar. 2026
This 17-piece set of pots and pans matches and is easy to clean up, thanks to its nonstick ability.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
Late Thursday night into early Friday morning, residents in several neighborhoods in Havana took to the streets, banging pots and pans and, in some cases, lighting bonfires to block major roads in the capital — a sign of escalating frustration.
—Ivan Taylor, CBS News, 21 Mar. 2026
George Yang, PC Magazine, 27 Mar. 2026
When the camera pans back to the stage, Green can be seen with blood trickling from his ear down his neck.
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 16 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
When Harper lays out the fund’s findings about Tender in an explosive speech at a financial conference, the camera pans to a prideful Eric, beaming and nearly paternal in his freudenfreude.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 15 Feb. 2026
The camera pans over and the adorable, singing Pokémon Jigglypuff is sitting on the couch.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 9 Feb. 2026
The camera then pans to Garner sitting and making a phone call to Witherspoon.
—Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 19 Jan. 2026
Then, as the camera pans back, the love seat becomes a sofa.
—Deni Ellis Béchard, Scientific American, 17 Jan. 2026
Noun
Break out your jumbo muffin pans for this impressive make-ahead recipe.
—Victoria Spencer, Martha Stewart, 3 Apr. 2026
Choose from saucepans, chef pans, frying pans, gratin pan and more.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026
The oil shortage has also affected public services and food transportation, prompting rare protests in some cities, with citizens banging pots and pans and lighting bonfires in the darkness.
—Chris Lau, CNN Money, 30 Mar. 2026
Sprinkle with a little sea salt and allow to cool in pans for 20 minutes.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 30 Mar. 2026
The pans are dishwasher-safe and oven-safe up to 500 degrees.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 29 Mar. 2026
Nonstick pans have become as intensely polarizing as a piece of cookware can be in recent years, as more research has been done into the impact of some of the chemicals used to make traditional nonstick coatings.
—Noah Kaufman, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Mar. 2026
This 17-piece set of pots and pans matches and is easy to clean up, thanks to its nonstick ability.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
Late Thursday night into early Friday morning, residents in several neighborhoods in Havana took to the streets, banging pots and pans and, in some cases, lighting bonfires to block major roads in the capital — a sign of escalating frustration.
—Ivan Taylor, CBS News, 21 Mar. 2026
Verb
When motion is detected, the camera automatically pans to the subject with a 360-degree field of view.
—George Yang, PC Magazine, 27 Mar. 2026
When the camera pans back to the stage, Green can be seen with blood trickling from his ear down his neck.
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 16 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
When Harper lays out the fund’s findings about Tender in an explosive speech at a financial conference, the camera pans to a prideful Eric, beaming and nearly paternal in his freudenfreude.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 15 Feb. 2026
The camera pans over and the adorable, singing Pokémon Jigglypuff is sitting on the couch.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 9 Feb. 2026
The camera then pans to Garner sitting and making a phone call to Witherspoon.
—Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 19 Jan. 2026
Then, as the camera pans back, the love seat becomes a sofa.
—Deni Ellis Béchard, Scientific American, 17 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pans
Noun
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All in our faces, the children say.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Apr. 2026
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All other Heat players are listed as available for Saturday, other than Terry Rozier, who remains on NBA leave as faces federal charges in the wake of the FBI gambling investigation.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
3 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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Gigerenzer criticizes them as ethically problematic and argues that public policy should emphasize education over subtle choice manipulation.—
Alejandro Hortal-Sánchez,
The Conversation,
24 Mar. 2026
Verb
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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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Jones blames that impasse for kicking the financial stability of TSA officers like a football.—
Marvin Hurst,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Papperger blames the delays on Ukrainian bureaucracy.—
Simon Shuster,
The Atlantic,
27 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Guzman knocks on the door, then goes behind a pillar.—
Zach Boetto,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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It’s packed with anti-theft features Other than an accident (*knocks on wood*), my biggest fear is walking outside to find my expensive e-bike stolen.—
Erica Zazo,
Outside,
27 Mar. 2026
Verb
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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
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Pappas’ report, released Monday morning, condemns political leaders — many of them Democrats like herself — for exploiting loopholes in a state law designed to limit real estate tax increases.—
Rick Pearson,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
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White frequently denounces Trump on social media, most recently criticizing the president for his racist social media post aimed at the Obamas.—
Daniel Kreps,
Rolling Stone,
28 Feb. 2026
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In a 2024 reflection on Hurricane Maria, which leveled parts of Puerto Rico and left many without power for months, Bad Bunny denounces the government's role in the chaos that ensued after the Category 4 storm swept through the island.—
Luis Giraldo,
CBS News,
7 Feb. 2026
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