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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Central Florida’s Coco Jaimes flied out to end the inning, but the Knights had scored three to cut UCLA’s lead to 6-4.

From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2026

Garcia smashed a three-run homer to right in the sixth inning.

From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2026

Catcher Alexis Ramirez added a run an inning later when she homered to left.

From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2026

After some early jitters in the first inning, the two teams settled down to play good defense in support of their pitchers.

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026

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

From "Life Is So Good" by George Dawson

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