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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The Cleveland Browns did not take kindly to 49ers wide receiver Jauan Jennings, who was punched in the groin last game to earn Carolina’s Tre’Von Moehrig a one-game suspension.
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Cam Inman, Mercury News, 1 Dec. 2025
Guyer answered right back, as senior Kaedyn Cobbs punched in one of his two scores on the night, from 2 yards out.
—Chris Winters, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Nov. 2025
The Irish boast arguably the best 1-2 punch in the country at running back, as Jeremiyah Love and Jadarian Price both average over 6 yards per carry.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2025
For a one-two punch in the sleep-support department, try wrapping roasted seaweed sheets around slices of creamy avocado, another magnesium-rich food, to create a simple, satisfying snack that’s perfect for winding down.
—Lauren Manaker, SELF, 26 Nov. 2025
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Cam Inman, Mercury News, 1 Dec. 2025
Guyer answered right back, as senior Kaedyn Cobbs punched in one of his two scores on the night, from 2 yards out.
—Chris Winters, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Nov. 2025
The Irish boast arguably the best 1-2 punch in the country at running back, as Jeremiyah Love and Jadarian Price both average over 6 yards per carry.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2025
For a one-two punch in the sleep-support department, try wrapping roasted seaweed sheets around slices of creamy avocado, another magnesium-rich food, to create a simple, satisfying snack that’s perfect for winding down.
—Lauren Manaker, SELF, 26 Nov. 2025
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 4 Dec. 2025.
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