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 an uptick of what we believe were increasingly negative investor sentiment into results,” Siegel wrote.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

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

First, the Navy must bring robotic and autonomous systems online faster while fielding containerized payloads that add flexibility.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

He had a knack for fielding and batting, but although he was fast, he wasn’t a particularly coordinated runner on the bases.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady