FIELDING Synonyms: 44 Similar and Opposite Words

fielding

verb

Definition of fielding

present participle of field

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 Republicans are fielding a handful of low-profile candidates, but according to Cook Political Report, whoever wins the Democratic primary is heavily favored in November. — Maham Javaid, NPR, 4 Aug. 2026 Jadeveon Clowney is back with the Houston Texans, an addition that comes with much attention, and the expectation of fielding the NFL's best defense. — Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 3 Aug. 2026 The Giants did not record a critical out last month in Kansas City because Adames was not expecting catcher Daniel Susac to throw to second base after fielding a sacrifice bunt and wasn’t standing on the base to record a forceout. — Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2026 As a result, my returns stayed low and mostly hit the base of the robot, well below the fielding net on top of it. — New Atlas, 1 Aug. 2026 Five years ago, a worker in Lindell’s position—seated in a cubicle in an office park 65 kilometers north of Malmö, Sweden, a zip-up in Ikea’s trademark yellow draped over her chair—would likely have been fielding much more basic calls from shoppers. — Claire Zillman, Fortune, 30 July 2026 Although the volume of vulnerabilities has grown over the years, Microsoft’s internal group responsible for fielding them, the Microsoft Security Response Center, has been perennially understaffed. — Renee Dudley, ProPublica, 29 July 2026 Of course, many aspects of maternal care cannot be provided at a distance, but even so, having this option more widely available could be useful for fielding routine questions and identifying cases that require in-person care. — Keith Humphreys, The Atlantic, 29 July 2026 Colorado's Kyle Freeland (2-10) threw a wild pitch and had an errant throw to first after fielding a bunt during that rally. — ABC News, 26 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for fielding

Verb

The Fulton County District Attorney’s Office is handling the prosecution, 11 Alive reported.

— Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 4 Aug. 2026
Gloves combine heavy-duty heat resistance with a flexible, comfortable fit for grilling, smoking, cooking and handling hot equipment.

— ABC News, ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of handling

Verb

The Raiders are managing a knee ailment that caused McCoy to drop to the fourth round in April’s NFL Draft.

— Sam Warren, New York Times, 7 Aug. 2026
Katsis was adept at managing major live acts, overseeing rollouts like Backstreet Boys’ Into the Millennium Tour and helping morph Korn and Limp Bizkit into perennial arena acts.

— Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of managing

Verb

Ultimately, true customer retention stems from understanding and addressing needs with a human touch.

— Nir Bashan, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
But Halle Berry could not be left alone, and addressing this first thing would rob Williams of a couple hours of sleep, which was suboptimal given the demanding nature of her job.

— Brian Hamilton, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of addressing

Verb

By manipulating network traffic, the attackers redirect guests to fake sign-in pages without first sending a phishing email or compromising the PC.

— Zak Doffman, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
What is your reaction to Drew being the one to rat you out about lying and manipulating Angela with your dead mother story?

— Matt Minton, Variety, 31 July 2026

Definition of manipulating

Verb

Catherine is taking her anger out on those who hurt her, while Nora and Alice are both attempting to repress all of their fury.

— Erin Qualey, Vulture, 3 Aug. 2026
Numerous governments across Central and Eastern Europe are taking steps to conserve electricity and avert an energy crisis as record low water levels on the Danube River have forced power plants to the brink of shutting down.

— Justin Spike, Fortune, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of taking

Verb

Iran and Oman have been negotiating new shipping routes through the crucial Strait of Hormuz, which Tehran has effectively closed since the start of the conflict.

— Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026
Under the proposal which Iran and Oman have been negotiating for several days, ships entering the strait would use the route closest to Iran, under Tehran's coordination, sources said.

— Mark Osborne, CBS News, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of negotiating

Verb

This role elevates governance from a bureaucratic afterthought to a core design principle, treating traceability, explainability and data integrity as first-class concerns alongside delivery speed.

— Andrew Sales, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
The hospital includes two operating rooms, a pharmacy and a laboratory, while doctors continue performing orthopedic surgeries and treating infections and other conditions left untreated in the aftermath of the disaster.

— Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 22 July 2026