punch in
verb
punched in; punching in; punches in
: to record the time of one's arrival or beginning work by punching a time clock
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Kaio Jorge flew in, studs up, at Alonso, only to be punched in the face by the same in mid-air.
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Jack Lang, New York Times, 9 Mar. 2026
On the ensuing possession, Aaliyah Haroldson punched in a rebound from outside the left post for a two-goal lead.
—Jim Hoehn, Twin Cities, 6 Mar. 2026
With the fans raging on, the programs exchanged punches in the opening frame as Marshfield (19-3) took a slim 17-16 lead entering the second quarter.
—Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 28 Feb. 2026
It's been a long journey back, but Zarate's ability to drive in runs gives Texas State a deadly punch in the middle of the order.
—Caleb Yum, Austin American Statesman, 23 Feb. 2026
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Jack Lang, New York Times, 9 Mar. 2026
On the ensuing possession, Aaliyah Haroldson punched in a rebound from outside the left post for a two-goal lead.
—Jim Hoehn, Twin Cities, 6 Mar. 2026
With the fans raging on, the programs exchanged punches in the opening frame as Marshfield (19-3) took a slim 17-16 lead entering the second quarter.
—Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 28 Feb. 2026
It's been a long journey back, but Zarate's ability to drive in runs gives Texas State a deadly punch in the middle of the order.
—Caleb Yum, Austin American Statesman, 23 Feb. 2026
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“Punch in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/punch%20in. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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