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

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

From BBC • May 10, 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

To have a hope of fielding a sustainable drone fleet capable of competing with China, the U.S. needs to solve two problems.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026

“What kind of trouble?” she asked, fielding the ball and bouncing a hard grounder back at me.

From "Dead End in Norvelt" by Jack Gantos