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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Central Florida’s Coco Jaimes flied out to end the inning, but the Knights had scored three to cut UCLA’s lead to 6-4.

From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2026

Great Oak 4, North Torrance 3: Regan Spillers delivered a walk-off RBI single in the bottom of the seventh inning in a Division 3 semifinal.

From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2026

USC’s Augie Lopez hit a double and the rest of the Trojans were active early, building a 3-0 lead in the third inning.

From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2026

The right fielder worked a full count in the third inning.

From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2026

In the last inning there was a foul ball, though at first Palmer did not know it.

From "Wringer" by Jerry Spinelli

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