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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The Dodgers led 4-1, then 5-1, then 6-1, then 9-1, and that was before the sixth inning was done.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

As soon as the third inning, a “Let’s Go Dodgers” chant echoed through the stadium.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

Trout almost ended the pitchers’ duel in the bottom of the sixth inning after sharply hitting a fly ball to left field but Arozarena tracked it down.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

In the first inning, Trout stared down Woo before taking first base after a sinker hit the star outfielder’s left shoulder.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

Frank Fernandez had hit the only home run in the second inning, so we’d missed it—which was a big deal since it won the game.

From "The Wednesday Wars" by Gary D. Schmidt