pans out

verb

Definition of pans outnext
present tense third-person singular of pan out
1
as in proves
to come to be the eagerly anticipated kayaking trip never panned out

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

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pans out
  1. proves
  2. succeeds
  3. goes
Verb
  • This proves Rocket Homes is committed to empowering homebuyers to make the best decisions for their unique needs.
    — JC Reindl, Detroit Free Press, 23 Dec. 2024
  • New research proves why anyone suffering from back pain should approach surgery cautiously and choose a surgeon selectively.
    — Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of proves
Verb
  • The same tune nearly succeeds in the same way on the R&B/Hip-Hop Digital Song Sales chart, which is more all-encompassing—and thus, more competitive.
    — Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • These can provide significant financial rewards if the company succeeds or goes public down the line.
    — Sho Dewan, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of succeeds
Verb
  • One more plank of the United States' global influence goes dark at the president's whim.
    — arkansasonline.com, arkansasonline.com, 24 Mar. 2025
  • What kind of preparation goes into that?
    — Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 24 Mar. 2025
Definition of goes
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“Pans out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pans%20out. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.

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