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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“We have been fielding incoming investor debates around fears from third party credit card data into results and which should amplify today’s strong results,” Siegel wrote.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

“We’re fielding calls every single day from folks. Some have viable claims. Some don’t,” she said.

From MarketWatch • May 27, 2026

"We are a better fielding unit than that and I look forward seeing it."

From BBC • May 10, 2026

Khan denies his group is spreading sectarian politics, pointing out that the ICA is fielding a Jewish candidate and a non-Muslim bare-knuckle fighter.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

That afternoon we were scheduled to play the winning team of another neighborhood league, a team with a reputation for wild, offensive slugging and poor fielding.

From "The Chosen" by Chaim Potok