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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This kitchen packs a punch in a small space.
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Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Jan. 2026
Few punched in the other direction, toward Republicans.
—Colin Lecher, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2026
However, the Jaguars’ defense was unable to hold up, as Allen punched in the game-winning touchdown to end the Jaguars’ season.
—Jeff Howe, New York Times, 11 Jan. 2026
Miami and Ole Miss traded punches in the back half of the fourth quarter.
—Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 9 Jan. 2026
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Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Jan. 2026
Few punched in the other direction, toward Republicans.
—Colin Lecher, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2026
However, the Jaguars’ defense was unable to hold up, as Allen punched in the game-winning touchdown to end the Jaguars’ season.
—Jeff Howe, New York Times, 11 Jan. 2026
Miami and Ole Miss traded punches in the back half of the fourth quarter.
—Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 9 Jan. 2026
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“Punch in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/punch%20in. Accessed 14 Jan. 2026.
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