as in handling
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 fielding
The Padres rank fourth in MLB in fielding run value and 12th in outs above average.
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Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 May 2026
ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity, Claude, Copilot and the assistants built into enterprise software are already fielding questions about your category, summarizing your reputation and recommending vendors on your behalf.
—Anisha Chawla, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
That was obvious from when Pep Guardiola started fielding four centre-backs together in 2022-23.
—Michael Cox, New York Times, 27 May 2026
That mirrors the focus Barrocas takes when fielding crises.
—James Manso, Footwear News, 26 May 2026
DeLeon said he’s routinely asked to act as a buffer by meeting vendors, signing for inspections, and fielding questions and details that an owner would normally handle.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 24 May 2026
Hishow has been fielding sustained interest from Southeast Asian buyers off the back of that performance.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 22 May 2026
For now, Harris is mostly basking in the warm glow of supporters at events and fielding petitions from candidates seeking her support and circling up with the small team of advisers she’s kept with her as a civilian.
—Aidan McLaughlin, Vanity Fair, 21 May 2026
To that end, a report by Israeli news outlet mako published last week suggested a future concert by Ye in Israel was in the works, with the rapper allegedly fielding multiple offers.
—Shirley Halperin, Rolling Stone, 14 May 2026
Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 May 2026
ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity, Claude, Copilot and the assistants built into enterprise software are already fielding questions about your category, summarizing your reputation and recommending vendors on your behalf.
—Anisha Chawla, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
That was obvious from when Pep Guardiola started fielding four centre-backs together in 2022-23.
—Michael Cox, New York Times, 27 May 2026
That mirrors the focus Barrocas takes when fielding crises.
—James Manso, Footwear News, 26 May 2026
DeLeon said he’s routinely asked to act as a buffer by meeting vendors, signing for inspections, and fielding questions and details that an owner would normally handle.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 24 May 2026
Hishow has been fielding sustained interest from Southeast Asian buyers off the back of that performance.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 22 May 2026
For now, Harris is mostly basking in the warm glow of supporters at events and fielding petitions from candidates seeking her support and circling up with the small team of advisers she’s kept with her as a civilian.
—Aidan McLaughlin, Vanity Fair, 21 May 2026
To that end, a report by Israeli news outlet mako published last week suggested a future concert by Ye in Israel was in the works, with the rapper allegedly fielding multiple offers.
—Shirley Halperin, Rolling Stone, 14 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fielding
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Higher-Level Human Work The real value of AI starts with efficiency by handling repetitive tasks, freeing workers to focus on more strategic, creative and judgment-driven activities, such as higher-quality decision-making and revenue generation.—
Ameya Kanitkar,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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Ebola is transmitted via bodily fluids, so treating sick patients and handling the deceased should only be done by healthcare teams in protective suits.—
Tom Soufi Burridge,
ABC News,
28 May 2026
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White can point to patterns and minutes restrictions, and there is a reasonable basketball explanation for managing Boston's workload.—
Dan Zaksheske OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
31 May 2026
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The Spurs’ defense was incredibly connected, aggressively rotating on and off SGA doubles and managing not to get exposed on the back end.—
William Guillory,
New York Times,
31 May 2026
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Xcel also plans to file additional proposals addressing both short-term and long-term power needs.—
Dillon Thomas,
CBS News,
2 June 2026
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Peace deals or a crackdown Voters across Latin America are increasingly ditching leaders that pitched progressive policies aimed at addressing the root issues of conflict, such as lack of opportunities for young people and corruption.—
Megan Janetsky,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
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The ever-expanding, replicating, and manipulating series of rooms take scraps and memories of those who pass through it, expanding into something that defies personality or ease.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
2 June 2026
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Uribe sued Cepeda for allegedly manipulating witnesses, but the Supreme Court cleared Cepeda of wrongdoing.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
1 June 2026
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Several Republican primaries are taking place Tuesday in South Dakota, where Democrats have been shut out of statewide office since 2015.—
Washington Post staff,
Washington Post,
3 June 2026
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The Peninsula swimming pool is among the best in the city; there's no better way to beat the heat in this famously hot capital than by taking a dip right on the river.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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Pakistan has emerged as a key mediator between the US and Iran in recent months during the war in the Middle East, playing a leading role in negotiating a temporary ceasefire in April.—
Alayna Treene,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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College hockey already is negotiating a tumultuous era.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
29 May 2026
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Those artists were ironic and aloof, treating advertising and mass-media imagery as expressions of a broader fug of celebrity and consumerism.—
Jeremy Lybarger,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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In order to access it, a licensed treating physician must submit a request to Revolution Medicines, where an institutional review board then looks it over.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
1 June 2026
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“Fielding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fielding. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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