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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These dainty bunches of ivory blooms pack a punch in the fragrance department.
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Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 16 June 2026
One was punched in the face and another struck with a glass bottle.
—Mark Prussin, CBS News, 14 June 2026
Another was punched in the face.
—Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 14 June 2026
Rogen and Franco were once a potent one-two punch in Hollywood.
—Jack Dunn, Variety, 13 June 2026
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Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 16 June 2026
One was punched in the face and another struck with a glass bottle.
—Mark Prussin, CBS News, 14 June 2026
Another was punched in the face.
—Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 14 June 2026
Rogen and Franco were once a potent one-two punch in Hollywood.
—Jack Dunn, Variety, 13 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for punch in
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“Punch in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/punch%20in. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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