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 Muslera's mistake on fielding Baena's shot in the first half is the difference in the game, so far. — Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 27 June 2026 An underprepared one can spend that same time fielding conversations that go nowhere. — Lien De Pau, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026 After fielding more than 100 public comments, the county revoked its approval. — Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 28 June 2026 That could ultimately reduce testing requirements, lower costs, and shorten the timeline for fielding new weapons. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 23 June 2026 Around that same time, Vientos, a poor defender who might not be any better than Alonso at fielding the position, made his second error of the day. — Will Sammon, New York Times, 25 June 2026 What’s not clear is whether the department will eventually use its muscle to coerce builders, suppliers, and property owners into upgrading their sheds and fielding them more sparingly. — Justin Davidson, Curbed, 24 June 2026 Trone Garriott, a Lutheran pastor who has worked in the nonprofit sector, met with a handful of constituents around Klug’s dining room table, fielding questions over coffee and croissants about threats to democracy, the importance of integrity among politicians, and local cuts to public education. — Justin Papp, CNBC, 24 June 2026 Azamat Abduraimov, a constant member of Uzbek football teams of the 1990s, recalls the thrill of seeing fellow Uzbeks go from securing a rare spot on Team USSR to suddenly fielding their own national squad once Uzbekistan became an independent nation in 1991. — Charles Maynes, NPR, 27 June 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for fielding

Verb

Reframe retained a local contractor who is handling the project from permitting to landscaping.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
This long history of adaptation explains why our hands are both strong and highly precise, capable of handling everything from heavy lifting to delicate tasks.

— Steven Lautzenheiser, The Conversation, 6 July 2026

Definition of handling

Verb

Hyundai is addressing the issue by allowing drivers to bring their Tucsons into authorized dealers for free instrument panel cluster software updates.

— Charles Singh, USA Today, 1 July 2026
The historic housing bill, which took effect Wednesday, was written in hopes of addressing California’s housing crisis.

— Jack Flemming, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026

Definition of addressing

Verb

This is by no means the first time that HAARP has been accused of controlling or manipulating the weather.

— Emma Woollacott, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
After Cape Fear anchors us in those assurances, the men’s enmity continues manipulating our expectations and our beliefs.

— Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 26 June 2026

Definition of manipulating

Verb

The Heat is also taking a patient approach in filling out its roster for next season because a few accomplished players could soon become available on the buyout market.

— Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 7 July 2026
Future solar missions are now going to have to start taking dust into account, said Ayaz, with dedicated detectors designed to measure dust's properties close to the Sun.

— Keith Cooper, Space.com, 7 July 2026

Definition of taking

Verb

The board’s approval of his hire means that the government can begin negotiating his salary and benefits.

— Sofi Zeman July 2, Kansas City Star, 3 July 2026
Vahidi has become a major player in formulating Iran’s tough stance in negotiating a possible permanent end to the war with the United States, experts say.

— Nasser Karimi, Fortune, 3 July 2026

Definition of negotiating

Verb

Teplinsky says treating the whole person, not just her breast cancer is vital.

— Laura Trujillo, USA Today, 30 June 2026
Amora needs to find out what Sincere told Melanie about their Casa connection and warn Melanie, if possible, that Sincere was treating Casa Amor like a hall pass.

— Kathleen Walsh, Vulture, 30 June 2026