as in handling
to deal with (something) usually skillfully or efficiently
gave the waitress a large tip because she kept smiling as she fielded their many requests
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Recent Examples of fielding
And as commissioner of the Athletes Unlimited Softball League, the former Dodgers assistant general manager has been fielding lots of tearful feedback from fans overcome by the fact that softball players finally, finally have a big league of their own.
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Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026
Expect to spend $100 to $200 on gear such as baseball bats, fielding gloves and football pads.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 9 June 2026
The program is focused on rapidly prototyping and fielding modular sensor solutions that can enhance drones and unmanned ground vehicles.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 7 June 2026
Then Nuñez made another big defensive play, fielding a grounder up the middle and throwing home for the second out.
—ABC News, 3 June 2026
The exchange, first reported by Politico, captures Hinson fielding questions about the war and a potential military draft.
—Aaron Navarro, CBS News, 3 June 2026
Almost fielding the team its passionate, fast-growing fan base deserves.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 2 June 2026
The ChatGPT maker on Tuesday unveiled a series of new tools, or plugins, for its Codex agent that are intended for fielding tasks related to public equity investment, banking and sales, among other roles.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 2 June 2026
The Padres rank fourth in MLB in fielding run value and 12th in outs above average.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 May 2026
Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026
Expect to spend $100 to $200 on gear such as baseball bats, fielding gloves and football pads.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 9 June 2026
The program is focused on rapidly prototyping and fielding modular sensor solutions that can enhance drones and unmanned ground vehicles.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 7 June 2026
Then Nuñez made another big defensive play, fielding a grounder up the middle and throwing home for the second out.
—ABC News, 3 June 2026
The exchange, first reported by Politico, captures Hinson fielding questions about the war and a potential military draft.
—Aaron Navarro, CBS News, 3 June 2026
Almost fielding the team its passionate, fast-growing fan base deserves.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 2 June 2026
The ChatGPT maker on Tuesday unveiled a series of new tools, or plugins, for its Codex agent that are intended for fielding tasks related to public equity investment, banking and sales, among other roles.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 2 June 2026
The Padres rank fourth in MLB in fielding run value and 12th in outs above average.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fielding
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And whatever happens, BBC Studios will remain in the saddle, handling distribution, licensing, consumer products, digital, and immersive experiences.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
11 June 2026
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On July 31, a dispatcher from Alligator Alcatraz called the Collier County Sheriff’s Office for guidance on handling an employee with a traffic offense warrant.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
11 June 2026
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The Spurs jumped out to a 29-point lead in Game 4 at Madison Square Garden before turning into a shell of themselves, somehow managing to give up the massive lead and hand the Knicks the largest comeback in NBA Finals history.—
Mark Harris OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
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France have been to the final of the last two World Cups and have deep experience of managing pressure in late rounds, and would be expected to see off the likes of Germany and The Netherlands on their way to the semifinal.—
Sam Leveridge,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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Ecology remained characteristic of her approach, but Carson now broadened her aims to encompass a mobilization of public opinion equal to the task of addressing the widespread harms of chemical pesticides in everyday life and agricultural ecosystems alike.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 June 2026
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When Licata and state-appointed board chair Pete Geren first assumed their roles in March, addressing grade-level performance in English and reading was a major priority.—
Samuel O’Neal
June 8,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 June 2026
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Like Muir, Lustmord’s Brian Williams creates harrowing, light-devouring music by digitally manipulating a vast library of sounds he’s collected via sampling and field recording.—
Brad Sanders,
Pitchfork,
8 June 2026
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The ever-expanding, replicating, and manipulating series of rooms take scraps and memories of those who pass through it, expanding into something that defies personality or ease.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
2 June 2026
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The Portugal Football Summit — organised by the Portuguese Football Federation and taking place 23–25 September in Oeiras — brings together the game’s leading voices on football business, leadership and the future of the sport.—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
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The Aftermath is a special bonus episode taking place after the reunion and will air next week.—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
10 June 2026
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Teams spend more time interpreting signals, protecting resources and negotiating around unresolved leadership tension.—
Britton Bloch,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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One option is debt settlement, which involves negotiating with creditors on a settlement amount that's less than the full amount owed.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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The Missouri Health Department also recommends treating clothes, boots and outdoors gear with permethrin per label instructions.—
Sophie Lindberg,
Kansas City Star,
8 June 2026
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Connecticut cannot practically expect statewide development while treating its capital as a secondary.—
Kenneth Okeke,
Hartford Courant,
8 June 2026
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“Fielding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fielding. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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