punch in

verb

punched in; punching in; punches in

intransitive verb

: to record the time of one's arrival or beginning work by punching a time clock

Examples of punch in in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

But the Saints’ bats wouldn’t be able to provide their usual punch in the loss. — Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 12 Aug. 2026

Still seems like a pretty good way to get punched in the face, though. — Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 10 Aug. 2026

The rain was unapologetic at times and packed a punch in towns like Hawthorne, where in a matter of minutes, roads like Goffle Road looked like rivers. — Matthew Villafane, CBS News, 7 Aug. 2026

Tropical meets fruit punch in this stunning scent by Ellis Brooklyn. — Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 5 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1926, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for punch in

• luncheon
• truncheon