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
Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 8 Sep. 2025
Bake for 15 to 20 minutes until golden brown, rotating pans about halfway through.
—Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Sep. 2025
Down with glass entirely, and glass is the worst material for pie pans.
—Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 4 Sep. 2025
The pots and pans have a non-stick ceramic coating for healthier cooking and easy cleanup.
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 3 Sep. 2025
By contrast, boomers often married much younger and relied on wedding gifts like pots, pans, and linens to set up their first household.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 2025
Users can also find cast-iron pizza pans.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 27 Aug. 2025
But the pans of food are about to be emptied.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 27 Aug. 2025
Literary Hub, 4 Sep. 2025
The clip also pans to an image of Jesus on a target.
—Chad De Guzman, Time, 28 Aug. 2025
The camera then pans to the feline napping in their dog Gunny's bed—not in Emmie the bull dog's spot, but in the Labrador retriever's comfy haven.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Aug. 2025
The camera then pans to Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department officers Amy Younge and Joshua Keith, who tell Adams to explain what's happening.
—Jade Jackson, IndyStar, 14 Aug. 2025
Then, the camera pans through a table tennis tournament.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 13 Aug. 2025
In the clip, Kelly pans the camera to her 2-year-old son and Ozzy, who is listening to his iPad.
—Marina Watts, People.com, 4 Aug. 2025
Noun
While these pans are easy to work with and to clean, there are some important considerations that come into play in terms of safety and longevity when they're exposed to high temperatures.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 8 Sep. 2025
Bake for 15 to 20 minutes until golden brown, rotating pans about halfway through.
—Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Sep. 2025
Down with glass entirely, and glass is the worst material for pie pans.
—Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 4 Sep. 2025
The pots and pans have a non-stick ceramic coating for healthier cooking and easy cleanup.
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 3 Sep. 2025
By contrast, boomers often married much younger and relied on wedding gifts like pots, pans, and linens to set up their first household.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 2025
Users can also find cast-iron pizza pans.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 27 Aug. 2025
But the pans of food are about to be emptied.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 27 Aug. 2025
Verb
Not to be outdone, a 1961 Dutch version has its Elizabeth arrive in mud up to her waist, then shamelessly pans her body in a close-up, from ankles to bosom.
—Literary Hub, 4 Sep. 2025
The clip also pans to an image of Jesus on a target.
—Chad De Guzman, Time, 28 Aug. 2025
The camera then pans to the feline napping in their dog Gunny's bed—not in Emmie the bull dog's spot, but in the Labrador retriever's comfy haven.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Aug. 2025
The camera then pans to Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department officers Amy Younge and Joshua Keith, who tell Adams to explain what's happening.
—Jade Jackson, IndyStar, 14 Aug. 2025
Then, the camera pans through a table tennis tournament.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 13 Aug. 2025
In the clip, Kelly pans the camera to her 2-year-old son and Ozzy, who is listening to his iPad.
—Marina Watts, People.com, 4 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pans
Noun
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The film soon fast-forwards two years and introduces other recognizable faces — Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, etc.—
Will Harris,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Sep. 2025
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Now 20, Speed is considered one of the most recognizable faces in the entire streaming world — buoyed by live streaming tours that take his subscribers out of the typical stream and along with him on breakneck adventures across the globe.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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If your boss criticizes your work, do not argue or retreat.—
Benjamin Laker,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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What the president is trying to do here is very systemic and systematic, and that is, anyone who stands up to the president, anyone who criticizes the president, anyone who says anything adverse to the president's interests gets the full weight of the federal government brought down on them.—
NBC news,
NBC news,
24 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Cindy also faults her decision to bring Stephenie with her on the reward.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
13 Aug. 2025
Verb
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One owner blames the aggressive immigration enforcement near one of his restaurants.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
6 Sep. 2025
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And in fact, somebody that Victor blames for the death of his beloved mother.—
Gerrad Hall,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Harrison stabs Prater with the needle and knocks the billionaire out.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
5 Sep. 2025
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When cosmic rays — including, in part, plain old protons from the Sun’s solar wind — strike the Moon, the recoil from those heavy elements knocks them into an excited state.—
Ethan Siegel,
Big Think,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The United States and South Korean militaries are holding annual joint exercises that North Korea condemns as a rehearsal for invasion.—
Stella Kim,
NBC news,
25 Aug. 2025
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Instead of punishing banks for their predatory practices, Relay condemns soulless corporations for their malfeasance and corruption.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
21 Aug. 2025
Verb
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For instance, ProPublica cited his tax experience as exceptionally limited, pointing out that his only qualification centers around being a Certified Tax & Business Advisor, which ProPublica denounces as a dubious and frivolous designation.—
Nathan Goldman,
Forbes.com,
11 Aug. 2025
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Surrounded by her political enemies on all sides, Genevieve O’Reilly denounces genocide and propaganda and advocates for the importance of truth and independence in a speech that will inspire the rebellion that takes down the the Galactic Empire.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
9 Aug. 2025
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“Pans.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pans. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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