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
  • Maintaining an expansive network can be challenging and time-consuming, but here again, AI is proving to be indispensable.
    Aytekin Tank, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Taylor Swift surprised a young fan with the most perfect gift for the holidays, proving there is nothing the singer doesn’t do well.
    Toria Sheffield, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of proving
Verb
  • While the live entertainment industry faces challenges, many of those that are succeeding are creating new—more personalized and flexible—relationships with fans.
    Jana Arbanas, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • What kept Gose from fully succeeding as an outfielder was his inability to curb striking out.
    Chuck Murr, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of succeeding
Verb
  • His story emphasizes the importance of versatile tools in fostering creativity and adapting to ever-evolving demands.
    Cassell Ferere, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Not just not to get injured, but also to become a better athlete and keep evolving, which is very different.
    Geoff Scott, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of evolving
Verb
  • Young people also are realizing that clicking on other people's exaggerated lifestyles doesn't lead to a positive frame of mind.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Follow live reaction to the fight by clicking here.
    Luke Brown, The Athletic, 21 Dec. 2024
Definition of clicking
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