panning out

verb

Definition of panning outnext
present participle of pan out
1
as in proving
to come to be the eagerly anticipated kayaking trip never panned out

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2
as in succeeding
to turn out as planned or desired the investment scheme didn't quite pan out

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for panning out
  1. proving
  2. succeeding
  3. evolving
  4. clicking
Verb
  • Under these circumstances, contextual ad strategies that integrate emotional AI are proving to be more effective at getting the message through.
    Gary Drenik, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
  • Return-to-office policies are proving challenging for working parents, particularly mothers.
    Jack Kelly, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of proving
Verb
  • Each of these b-girls have more words of advice and encouragement for the next generation than can be relayed here, ranging from overcoming fear, to succeeding in life in a well-rounded way, to enjoying the process, having fun, and being in the moment.
    Jason Pu, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
  • Although Mayo is off to a 1-3 start, Edelman argues that the Patriots' isn't the best one when factoring in their personnel and the fact that the first-year head coach is succeeding arguably the best ever in Bill Belichick.
    DJ Siddiqi, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of succeeding
Verb
  • That’s why businesses should regularly review and tune their security alerts and controls to keep pace with evolving threats while ensuring employees have secure ways to collaborate and do their jobs effectively.
    Josh Orrison, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Organizations need to invest in training programs that enhance their skill sets, particularly in data analysis and AI applications, to stay relevant in a rapidly evolving work environment.
    Santhosh Vijayabaskar, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of evolving
Verb
  • But most people relentlessly clicking on the latest, freshest surveys aren’t looking for that.
    David Lauter, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2024
  • Meanwhile, there was a lot else clicking for the Hawks on a night the breaks seemed to fall their way.
    Phil Thompson, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2024
Definition of clicking
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