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

In the top of the first inning, he had a double.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

Mountain Ridge 1, Villa Park 0: A run in the fifth inning gave Mountain Ridge the win.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

But I guess the crowd was loosened up that inning.

From "Life Is So Good" by George Dawson