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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All three Notre Dame hitters struck out in first inning.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

There is something magical about seeing Ohtani polish off his first inning on the mound, then immediately grab a bat and head to the plate without ever stopping in the dugout.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

Huntington Beach 2, Corona 1: The Oilers got the walk-off win in the eighth inning on an RBI double from Dane Cunningham.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

The Dodgers have made clear that saving an inning for the postseason is preferable to spending it during the regular season.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

Shirley hurried to reverse the seating that had taken her an inning to accomplish.

From "In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson" by Bette Bao Lord

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