inning

[in-ing] / ˈɪn ɪŋ /

NOUN

turn

Synonyms

STRONGEST

round shot stint stretch

STRONG

accomplishment act action bit bout crack deed favor fling gesture go hitch move period routine say service shift spell succession time tour trick try watch

WEAK

go around

Antonyms

STRONG

cessation idleness inaction inactivity inertia repose rest stagnation stoppage

Example Sentences

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La Habra 6, Murrieta Mesa 4: Rylee Gruener hit a grand slam during a five-run inning to enable La Habra to eliminate top-seeded Murrieta Mesa in the Division I playoffs.

From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026

Tinsley gave up her second home run of the afternoon in the third inning to make the score 5-2.

From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026

UCLA’s bats backed up Tinsley, with Bri Alejandre hitting a two-run home run to give the Bruins a 2-1 lead in the second inning.

From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026

Verdugo Hills 8, Sun Valley Poly 2: Jered Smith hit a grand slam in the sixth inning to help the Dons reach the City Division I semifinals.

From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026

“Brayden didn’t want to pitch that last inning on Saturday,” he says.

From "A High Five for Glenn Burke" by Phil Bildner

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