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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Kershaw might be needed beyond the role he was promised: save the team from using the current major league pitchers in blowouts or extra innings.

From Los Angeles Times

Six days after Gavin Stone made his Cactus League debut and threw a scoreless inning, Roberts said Stone suffered a setback and will pause throwing activities.

From Los Angeles Times

India are only the 10th fastest-scoring team in the middle phase of an innings but have hit more boundaries than anyone else at the death.

From BBC

Rovman Powell and Jason Holder reignited the innings with unbeaten knocks of 34 and 37 to help West Indies reach 195-4 but it did not prove to be enough once Samson settled in.

From BBC

On Saturday against the Chicago Cubs in a split-squad game at Camelback Ranch, Scott made his Cactus League debut and pitched a scoreless inning, recording a strikeout and giving up one hit on 17 pitches.

From Los Angeles Times