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panning out

VERB

come to pass; succeed

Synonyms

STRONGEST

turn out

WEAK

click come out culminate eventuate go go over happen net prove out result work out yield

Antonyms

WEAK

fail not happen

Example Sentences

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The stock’s 14% rise so far in 2026 suggests those predictions are panning out.

From Barron's • Feb. 3, 2026

Some companies canceled moonshots that weren’t panning out, Equilar found.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 17, 2026

Investors will also be anxious for insight from management as to how it sees earnings panning out in 2026.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 13, 2025

“I was so aware that zooming or panning out will make people feel a certain way about seeing this person. I felt the responsibility.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 8, 2025

"Our little trip to Mr. Denton's ranch isn't panning out so beautifully, after all," remarked Fred.

From The Rover Boys on the Plains The Mystery of Red Rock Ranch by Stratemeyer, Edward