punch

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Scioscia called Anderson’s death “a punch in the gut.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 19, 2026

Though its smell is hardly appetizing, the cloth is surrounded by a group of women, each with her hands on the folds to knead, slap, punch and beat the cloth into shape.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

It’s part of a broader shift toward building new demand engines as exports and investments lose some of their punch.

From Barron's • Apr. 11, 2026

It's likely, however, that there will be several of his rivals here who will be quicker to the punch.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

And with a quick punch to my shoulder, he was back to being the same old Detective Webster again.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan