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 They were perhaps caught off guard that France fielded the majority of their stars in that meeting. — Tim Spiers, New York Times, 30 June 2026 Pochettino fielded nine new starters for this low-stakes game, but Christian Pulisic entered in the 58th minute. — Greg Beacham, Chicago Tribune, 26 June 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 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 Knox also fielded letters expressing concerns about Charlotte building a new coliseum, including a full-on campaign by members of the First Baptist Church. — Mary Ramsey updated June 22, Charlotte Observer, 22 June 2026 Across the ballroom at this luxe Manhattan hotel, Kansas guard Darryn Peterson, who any other year could be a lock for the top selection, fielded questions from an equally large gaggle of reporters. — Los Angeles Times, 23 June 2026 On June 17, the research team, organized by the UCLA Center for Health Policy Research, outlined the report’s findings and fielded questions during a webinar. — Dan Walters, Mercury News, 23 June 2026 Notably, a Business Group on Health survey fielded earlier this year found that 87% of employers expect the availability of oral medications to increase demand for GLP-1s, while only 9% predict a price drop. — Cheryl Winokur Munk, CNBC, 26 June 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 Phillies loaded the bases with two outs in the second, and after fouling off several Chandler pitches, Crawford took another late swipe and managed to hit one down the third base line off the end of the bat.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 1 July 2026
  • In addition, problems at large banks — the failure of which could cause systemic issues — can be managed better if those banks have a larger cushion of reserves to draw on, either to get through a difficult period or to be resolved.
    — Bill English, Forbes.com, 30 June 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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