pan out

verb

Definition of pan outnext
1
as in to prove
to come to be the eagerly anticipated kayaking trip never panned out

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

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Recent Examples of pan out Not all of those moves have panned out, which is partly why the Yankees could use another active deadline period. — Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 25 July 2026 That hasn't quite panned out yet, with shares down over 3% year to date. — Jim Cramer, CNBC, 22 July 2026 Projecting how a college quarterback will pan out often proves a fool’s errand, despite how many people have dedicated their livelihoods to trying. — Antonio Morales, New York Times, 21 July 2026 There’s jewelry, pendants, pens, bracelets, watches…Will all those things pan out? — Sam Jacobs, Time, 21 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for pan out
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pan out
  1. prove
  2. succeed
  3. go
  4. go over
  5. click
  6. work out
Verb
  • But if Murray proves a strong match with O’Connell and Justin Jefferson, this team will be difficult to beat.
    — Jacob Robinson, New York Times, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Gen immediately proves Aesha right by hoping the next guests are more demanding so cracks will show.
    — Emma Soren, Vulture, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of prove
Verb
  • The second attempt in March 2021 succeeded, with images showing crowds that had gathered to witness the launch.
    — Sylvie Zhuang, CNN Money, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Ries argues that leadership transitions succeed not because remarkable individuals take over, but because organizations have embedded their purpose deeply enough to survive leadership change.
    — Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of succeed
Verb
  • The Sparks outscored the Valkyries 31-20 in the fourth quarter as Golden State’s shooting went cold, but a couple of late clutch shots won the game after a 19-point lead was cut to one.
    — Marisa Ingemi, Mercury News, 10 Aug. 2026
  • His attempt comes a year after a driver going 283 mph (455 kph) died trying to set a land speed record at Bonneville's annual Speed Week.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of go
Verb
  • The Public Investment Fund spent more than $5 billion in five years, much of that to attract stars who went over to LIV because of the money.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 11 Aug. 2026
  • But given how poorly that series capper went over, her chances of winning a third Emmy are in some jeopardy.
    — Joe Reid, Vulture, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of go over
Verb
  • Since then, Arteta has admitted that the inclusion of Smith Rowe in the 2020-21 season played a vital role in allowing the fans and the team to click.
    — Art de Roché, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026
  • To that end, players of Belmira’s City by Michael Heizer [Free Version], which anyone can try by clicking here, must start behind an intentionally obtrusive no-trespassing fence.
    — Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of click
Verb
  • One of the reasons things rarely work out for these people is that none of them are that great at their job.
    — Brian Grubb, Vulture, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Iran has also been in discussion with Oman to work out an agreement to define transit routes through the strait.
    — Anniek Bao, CNBC, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of work out

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“Pan out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pan%20out. Accessed 15 Aug. 2026.

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