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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Ben Royo kept the inning alive with a two-out single to left.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

Leading 11-2, Johnson retired the first batter in the top of the eighth inning before Nico Partida singled to right.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

Lamb greeted reliever Cooper Powell with a three-run home run over the right field bleachers in the third inning.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

Oxnard 3, Mission Viejo 1: Rachel Godoy hit a dramatic three-run home run in the fifth inning to lead Oxnard.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

Johnny got his first strikeout to end the inning and I could see he would do okay.

From "Life Is So Good" by George Dawson

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