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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But after fielding that call in May - and once he had finished "pacing around the house in excitement" - he soon realised he would need to keep it a closely guarded secret.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

“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

Right fielder Kyle Tucker’s fielding error gave the Phillies their first baserunner.

From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026

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

From MarketWatch • May 27, 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