Definitions

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 put together a 10-run seventh inning en route to a 12-3 win against the Pittsburgh Pirates.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

"In the third inning I thought about trying something no one had seen before. I found three sections and started explaining what I wanted."

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

Huntington Beach had a 5-0 lead with two outs and the bases loaded in the top of the seventh inning when the Oilers’ highly touted left-hander came in to relieve Jared Marchbank.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

He threw 35 of his 49 pitches in the second inning alone.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

Putting them up one run at the top of the final inning.

From "Fast Pitch" by Nic Stone

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