fielding

[feel-ding] / ˈfil dɪŋ /

VERB

catch a hit or thrown object

Synonyms

STRONGEST

deflect handle pick up retrieve

STRONG

cover hold occupy patrol play return stop

WEAK

deal with turn aside

Antonyms

STRONG

abandon ignore

Example Sentences

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Bass, asked about the debates while fielding questions at City Hall on Monday, said the candidate forums are an important part of an election campaign.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026

First, the Navy must bring robotic and autonomous systems online faster while fielding containerized payloads that add flexibility.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

Lester Ross, senior counsel at WilmerHale, who has spent decades representing companies in China, is fielding an influx of calls about the Chinese restrictions—and how the U.S. may respond.

From Barron's • Apr. 27, 2026

As much as he detested the abuse that officials received, he was clear that fielding some boos was part of the job.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

Instead of fielding all of Abuelita’s questions, she took her phone and called Mateo, but he still didn’t respond.

From "They Both Die at the End" by Adam Silvera