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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“It would be a gamechanger for the global LNG market,” said Natasha Fielding, head of gas pricing in Europe at Argus.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

“Europe needs to outbid Asia in order to restock sufficiently for the next winter,” said Natasha Fielding, an analyst at Argus Media.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 3, 2026

Hundreds of commenters have already flooded the “r/CasualUK” Reddit thread, speculating on what Lawson might say on the show and how she’ll interact with her co-judge, Paul Hollywood, and hosts Noel Fielding and Allison Hammond.

From Salon • Jan. 27, 2026

Alison Hammond and Noel Fielding are the current Bake Off presenters, but Dame Prue has also appeared with previous hosts Sandi Toksvig and Matt Lucas.

From BBC • Jan. 21, 2026

Inside the Red Room, Fielding said, 'Hey – it's butterflies!

From "I'm the King of the Castle" by Susan Hill