Synonyms of fielded

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• addressed
• handled
• managed
• manipulated
• took
• treated
• negotiated
• played
• maneuvered
• swung
• hacked
• contended (with)
• engineered
• came to grips with
• coped (with)
• pulled
• grappled (with)
• had a grip on
• carried out
• steered
• directed
• controlled
• guided
• jockeyed
• carried off
• got off
• finessed
• regulated
• ran
• commanded
• responded (to)
• brought off
• reacted (to)
• micromanaged

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• fumbled
• bungled
• mishandled
• botched
• muffed
• messed (up)
• goofed (up)
• scamped
• loused up
• foozled

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of fielded

Jim McElwain’s Gators scored 61 points in his first game, then fielded one of the nation’s worst offenses for three seasons. — Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Sep. 2026

In the years after the adoption, the department fielded 37 additional complaints but only ever temporarily took children away from the home. — Romy Ellenbogen Herald, Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2026

The vice president fielded a number of questions about Iran during a Thursday press briefing at the White House. — Christian Datoc, The Washington Examiner, 3 Sep. 2026

Tracy, who also had five receptions for 98 yards in the first half, fielded four of the nine punts by Cade Cox and totaled 167 return yards in assuming the role held last season by safety Koi Perich, who transferred to Oregon. — ABC News, 3 Sep. 2026

Tolle, all 6-foot-6 and 250 pounds, came barreling off the mound, quickly fielded the ball and then ran toward Canzone along the first-base line. — Ryan Canfield Outkick, FOXNews.com, 1 Sep. 2026

Following a leadoff walk, opener Jordan Hicks fielded a comebacker to the mound. — Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 30 Aug. 2026

Imax held preliminary talks with potential buyers earlier this year, but as of May hadn't fielded any official pitches, CNBC reported at the time. — Sarah Whitten, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026

Park officials, meanwhile, have long fielded scores of complaints about other head and neck injuries sustained after riding the attraction, according to internal records cited by an expert witness for a plaintiff in court filings. — Blake Ellis, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2026