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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Both teams scored on fielding errors and Cal State Fullerton scored off a single before South Carolina’s game-sealing home run.

From Los Angeles Times • May 16, 2026

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

There is no Peterborough First Independent candidate up for election in the ward, though the party is fielding candidates elsewhere in the city.

From BBC • May 1, 2026

Last month he said his company is fielding more inbound calls about equipment.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

With Richards a few feet away, happily fielding his invitation to the Santa Anita Turf Club Ball, the traditional party held to honor hundred- grander winners, Pollard was bombarded with harsh questions.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand