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
In a video posted on X (formerly Twitter) the camera panned over the top of the AT&T Stadium as the Dallas Cowboys were playing against the Cincinnati Bengals.
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Escher Walcott, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
Then, as the place pumped with energy, the camera panned to Darnold.
—Alec Lewis, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
The camera panned to the mothers, who were sitting near each other at the game in Atlanta.
—Ryan Morik, Fox News, 8 Dec. 2024
Thomas Samson/Kiran Ridley/AFP/Getty Images Macron had pledged to rebuild, asking that it be done in five years – an ambitious deadline that some experts panned as unrealistic.
—Joshua Berlinger, CNN, 7 Dec. 2024
Halfway through the 13-second clip, the camera panned to a cat, whose initial facial expression suggested shock at the scene in the bathroom.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
Throughout the episode, Haley's classmates helped out in different segments and waved hello as the camera panned to show their special Today with Hoda & Jenna T-shirts.
—Hannah Sacks, People.com, 3 Dec. 2024
His gait may have been tentative but his mind and wit nimble, the crowd roaring when the jumbo screen panned in on him.
—Mike Fitzpatrick, Los Angeles Times, 1 Dec. 2024
The camera then panned across the table to show more cooked dishes of macaroni and cheese laid out in a silvery tray, followed by sweet potatoes and various meats, including slices of turkey.
—Escher Walcott, People.com, 30 Nov. 2024
Escher Walcott, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
Then, as the place pumped with energy, the camera panned to Darnold.
—Alec Lewis, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
The camera panned to the mothers, who were sitting near each other at the game in Atlanta.
—Ryan Morik, Fox News, 8 Dec. 2024
Thomas Samson/Kiran Ridley/AFP/Getty Images Macron had pledged to rebuild, asking that it be done in five years – an ambitious deadline that some experts panned as unrealistic.
—Joshua Berlinger, CNN, 7 Dec. 2024
Halfway through the 13-second clip, the camera panned to a cat, whose initial facial expression suggested shock at the scene in the bathroom.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
Throughout the episode, Haley's classmates helped out in different segments and waved hello as the camera panned to show their special Today with Hoda & Jenna T-shirts.
—Hannah Sacks, People.com, 3 Dec. 2024
His gait may have been tentative but his mind and wit nimble, the crowd roaring when the jumbo screen panned in on him.
—Mike Fitzpatrick, Los Angeles Times, 1 Dec. 2024
The camera then panned across the table to show more cooked dishes of macaroni and cheese laid out in a silvery tray, followed by sweet potatoes and various meats, including slices of turkey.
—Escher Walcott, People.com, 30 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for panned
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During the latter inferno, which destroyed 1,600 structures from Westlake Village to Malibu, the school’s policy was questioned and criticized.Jenny Jarvie, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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At the time, Democrats criticized the new health insurance options junk insurance.Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The American Cancer Society and the National Cancer Institute have both denounced theories that the COVID vaccine causes cancer.Glenn Garner, Deadline, 7 Dec. 2024
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The federal judge in Hunter Biden’s tax case denounced the president’s pardon.Hunter Clauss, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
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Groups including the Anti Defamation League and the Stop Asian Hate Project immediately condemned the comments.Erin Mansfield, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
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Torres on Friday condemned Steam for allowing such a game to remain on its site.Jackson Walker, Baltimore Sun, 8 Dec. 2024
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“Panned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/panned. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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