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
The nuns who operate the Vatican’s switchboard are fielding a growing number of calls with questions like that as the pope remains hospitalized in Rome.
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Giovanna Dell’orto, Los Angeles Times, 15 Mar. 2025
Six of Isak’s goals have also been assisted by Jacob Murphy, with Howe fielding a right-footed right winger precisely with provision for his striker in mind.
—Chris Waugh, The Athletic, 14 Mar. 2025
Amber is too busy to be fielding calls.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 13 Mar. 2025
The Replicator initiative, announced in August 2023, is now approaching its goal of fielding thousands of attritable, unmanned systems into the Indo-Pacific theatre by this summer.
—Michael Brown, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
Each team has seven players on the field at a time with the schools fielding varsity, JV and a C division for players new to the sport this year.
—Janice Phelan, Kansas City Star, 12 Mar. 2025
This is why the Russians are fielding them at such a high rate.
—David Hambling, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
There are just under 50 schools fielding teams, with the North County Conference hosting 14.
—Tim Meehan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Mar. 2025
An unusually high number of homes have been pulled from sale recently, a sign that many home sellers are no longer fielding multiple competitive offers.
—Samantha Delouya, CNN, 3 Mar. 2025
Giovanna Dell’orto, Los Angeles Times, 15 Mar. 2025
Six of Isak’s goals have also been assisted by Jacob Murphy, with Howe fielding a right-footed right winger precisely with provision for his striker in mind.
—Chris Waugh, The Athletic, 14 Mar. 2025
Amber is too busy to be fielding calls.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 13 Mar. 2025
The Replicator initiative, announced in August 2023, is now approaching its goal of fielding thousands of attritable, unmanned systems into the Indo-Pacific theatre by this summer.
—Michael Brown, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
Each team has seven players on the field at a time with the schools fielding varsity, JV and a C division for players new to the sport this year.
—Janice Phelan, Kansas City Star, 12 Mar. 2025
This is why the Russians are fielding them at such a high rate.
—David Hambling, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
There are just under 50 schools fielding teams, with the North County Conference hosting 14.
—Tim Meehan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Mar. 2025
An unusually high number of homes have been pulled from sale recently, a sign that many home sellers are no longer fielding multiple competitive offers.
—Samantha Delouya, CNN, 3 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fielding
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According to Amazon, Nova Act is capable of booking trips, completing online purchases and managing calendars and to-do lists.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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By connecting with external applications, agents can take care of shopping, scheduling, managing travel, and many of our day-to-day interactions with digital services.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Identifying and addressing these core issues sustains morale while driving real progress.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes,
25 Mar. 2025
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Rather than implementing sweeping bans or heavy-handed restrictions, policymakers should focus on enforcing existing laws, ensuring responsible management, and addressing concerns without punishing an industry that’s so important for Florida’s economy.—
Shaun McCorry,
Sun Sentinel,
25 Mar. 2025
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Just as manipulating actuality is the soul of cinema, playing with subjectivity is the soul of AI as an artistic medium.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
8 Apr. 2025
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Biohacking sales isn’t about manipulating people.—
Scott Hutcheson,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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The two players have been negotiating deals with Cincinnati to keep them with the organization for years to come.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
15 Mar. 2025
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Looking for flexibility with terms can be just as valuable as negotiating a lower purchase price.—
James Nelson,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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Its treating its legends better than ever.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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The purpose of treating the disease of obesity is not weight loss but health gain.—
Kevin Lynn,
Newsweek,
7 Jan. 2025
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“Fielding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fielding. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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