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 Bucks could definitely use some more scoring punch in their backcourt after losing Damian Lillard, so the idea of pursuing Simons definitely makes sense.
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Matthew Schmidt, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Aug. 2025
To pack an extra punch in your cleaner, add in a few cups of diluted vinegar.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 24 Aug. 2025
Sometimes a team needs to get punched in the mouth.
—Dan Freedman, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025
The offense, led by Gardner Minshew, moved the ball and punched in a touchdown on one of two possessions.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 16 Aug. 2025
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Matthew Schmidt, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Aug. 2025
To pack an extra punch in your cleaner, add in a few cups of diluted vinegar.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 24 Aug. 2025
Sometimes a team needs to get punched in the mouth.
—Dan Freedman, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025
The offense, led by Gardner Minshew, moved the ball and punched in a touchdown on one of two possessions.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 16 Aug. 2025
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“Punch in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/punch%20in. Accessed 31 Aug. 2025.
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