fielded

verb

past tense of field
as in addressed
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 fielded Thompson fielded it, but threw wildly, also allowing Pratt to score. — ABC News, 4 July 2026 The then-president fielded a question on Swift’s stance outside of the White House. — Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 4 July 2026 With one out, Tristan Gray fielded a grounder on the infield grass and threw out Tyler Freeman trying to score from third base. — CBS News, 27 June 2026 Pochettino fielded a number of questions about the team’s performance, momentum and outlook for the knockout rounds. — Tom Bogert, New York Times, 1 July 2026 In the bottom of the sixth with runners on second and third, Devers fielded a grounder, sprinted to the bag, then dove into first base to beat the runner and end the inning. — Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 5 July 2026 Machado, who was shifted over and essentially playing in the shortstop position, fielded the ball and diverted his route to go put a tag on Hoerner before making a tardy throw to first base. — Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 June 2026 Taylor fielded plenty of questions about her engagement and her fiancé while doing an extensive press junket for her 2025 album, The Life of a Showgirl. — Alicia Brunker, InStyle, 3 July 2026 Even if manufactured, delivered, and fielded by the end of this decade, which is extremely unlikely, Israel already operates 48 F-35s with another 52 on order. — Paul Iddon, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fielded
  1. addressed
  2. handled
  3. managed
  4. manipulated
  5. took
  6. treated
  7. negotiated
Verb
  • The memo also addressed aftermarket auto parts and would supersede the ability of the California Air Resources Board to evaluate parts that affect vehicle emissions.
    — Michelle L. Price, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2026
  • Jakucionis addressed the deal while preparing for his current work with Lithuania’s national team in World Cup qualifying.
    — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 4 July 2026
Definition of addressed
Verb
  • The tension between the various competing interests is handled with nuance and without taking sides, all while showing both the pitfalls and the wondrous potential of this annual spectacle.
    — Stuart Miller, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
  • Pelosi did not have alcohol in his system and he was not arrested at the scene, the sheriff's office added, noting that such cases are commonly handled as misdemeanors.
    — Christopher Cann, USA Today, 6 July 2026
Definition of handled
Verb
  • The German predator network managed to thrive despite clear violations of Telegram’s terms of service, again raising questions about how the platform has been used for criminal activity.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 8 July 2026
  • Tracy Edwards managed to escape and flag down Rauth and Mueller, taking the officers to Dahmer’s apartment.
    — USA Today, USA Today, 7 July 2026
Definition of managed
Verb
  • In all the stories across both timelines, Dinner said there’s a common thread about memories and how they can be manipulated, and that exploring it was part of the appeal of the new season — not just for the audience, but for the director.
    — Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 3 July 2026
  • The other company whose shares were manipulated in the scheme, E-Waste, had an even higher market cap at some point, despite being nothing more than a shell company.
    — Dan Mangan, CNBC, 3 July 2026
Definition of manipulated
Verb
  • Miami Fire Rescue paramedics took the man, thought to be in his early 30s, to Jackson Memorial Hospital, Fallat said.
    — David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 5 July 2026
  • In early June, Johnson met with workers who support the ILA and took a photo with them.
    — Talia Soglin, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026
Definition of took
Verb
  • Breast cancer survivor Nancy Clifton-Hawkins, who was treated at the City of Hope, bought the phone on EBay for $50.
    — Staff Photographer, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
  • More the former than the latter, sure, but both men are not overly pleased at the way they’re being treated.
    — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026
Definition of treated
Verb
  • The deal was negotiated by Amazon MGM Studios and Sarah Vacchiano for United Artists.
    — Justin Kroll, Deadline, 2 July 2026
  • Any deal negotiated between team officials and the city will need to come back to the City Council for final approval.
    — Dylan Lysen, Kansas City Star, 2 July 2026
Definition of negotiated

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