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
Ideally, this is no more than a few because fielding questions and evaluating responses becomes unwieldy as the number of vendors increases.
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Peter Karlson, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
The level of jamming is so intense both Russian and Ukrainian forces are now fielding drones tethered with fiber optic cables so pilots have hardwired controls.
—Iain Martin, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
After hearing several sales pitches, the 26-year-old outfielder is fielding official offers from interested teams.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024
Creators say that Grace can help human service reps by fielding incoming calls and taking basic information, alleviating time and stress on both ends.
—Gene Marks, Forbes, 24 Nov. 2024
The company also is fielding a buyout offer from Alimentation Couche-Tard, the Canadian owner of the Circle K convenience stores.
—Anne D'innocenzio, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2024
The office is fielding hundreds of calls about professional licensing, but response time is improving, said Todd Zandrowicz, director of the Professional License Board and Call Center.
—Kim Jarrett | The Center Square, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 19 Oct. 2024
Pearsall has been fielding punt returns in practice and Shanahan didn’t rule out using him in that specialty.
—Jerry McDonald, The Mercury News, 19 Oct. 2024
Stein says an approximation may be available in several months after fielding a survey among nonprofit organizations.
—David Hessekiel, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fielding
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Both women are managing consumer demand that has not only rebounded from Covid-era lows, but surpassed 2019 levels of activity.Maggie McGrath, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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As of early December, Bluesky had 24 million users, and Graber is tasked with managing the growth without making the product worse.Maggie McGrath, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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His clinic inspired the doctor to create a simplified but effective skincare regime with products that optimise skin health, addressing all key skin concerns and age-optimising the complexion.Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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By addressing these challenges head-on, entrepreneurs can safeguard their legacies, foster stronger family relationships, and set the stage for sustainable business growth.Matthew F. Erskine, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Well, this kind of attack leverages multiple communication platforms with the end result of manipulating victims more effectively than a single channel can do.Davey Winder, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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That has led to consternation that the Chiefs get all the right bounces — and even some conspiracies that the officials are manipulating things for Kansas City.Jeff Fedotin, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Last Christmas Eve, Posen was with her in the hospital, negotiating with Dickson by phone.Irina Aleksander, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
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Moving swiftly—accepting HTS’s ascendancy, negotiating pragmatic terms with Kurdish elements—might signal adaptability and secure Turkey’s seat at the table.Guney Yildiz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Humans must remain in the loop, and treating human interaction like a premium service is a quick route to irritating many customers.Todd Fisher, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Critics of American health care companies counter that UnitedHealthcare is one of the 10 largest companies in the world, treating 50 million people and with a revenue of $281 billion last year and a market capitalization of around $520 billion.Riley Gutiérrez McDermid, Baltimore Sun, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Fielding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fielding. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.
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