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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In a scoreless game in the 10th inning, Seattle’s Cole Young tripled to the right-field corner off Angels reliever Brent Suter that scored Luke Raley from second base.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

The Braves broke the 1-1 tie with three runs in the seventh inning, keyed by a two-run single from James Clark.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Champlin had a two-run triple in the first inning against Sides.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

Mater Dei 5, Santa Margarita 2: Tristan Ramos hit a two-run triple in the top of the ninth inning to break a 2-2 tie and key Mater Dei’s Trinity League win.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

We did get a hit that inning, but it was followed by two strikeouts.

From "Life Is So Good" by George Dawson