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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
However, until the new platform is fully fielded, the E-6B Mercury will remain a central linchpin of America’s airborne command and control architecture.
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Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 10 Jan. 2026
Back in 1999, at Berkshire’s annual meeting, Buffett fielded a question from a shareholder on how to make $30 billion, Buffett’s approximate net worth at the time.
—Ryan Ermey, CNBC, 9 Jan. 2026
For the first time in more than four months, Washington Commanders General Manager Adam Peters and Coach Dan Quinn sat together in front of a row of cameras Monday and fielded questions from reporters.
—Tom Schad, Washington Post, 8 Jan. 2026
Cyrus and her many costars have fielded questions about Hannah Montana over the years, as the program remains one of the most successful Disney Channel original series in the network's history.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Jan. 2026
In that way, this team resembles the one the Panthers fielded in 1996.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 5 Jan. 2026
His team fielded multiple defensive players in games, but rarely defended well.
—Carl Anka, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2026
Stetson fielded sports teams, often playing Rollins in a long-standing baseball rivalry.
—Steven Walker, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Jan. 2026
The earnings call also included some discussion of the looming changes at WBD, which has fielded acquisition interest from multiple suitors and also three firm buyout offers from Paramount Skydance.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 6 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fielded
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Samsung addressed these issues early in development by redesigning the sensor structure.—
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Earlier this week, Risch spoke with Boise’s KIVI-TV Channel 6, and briefly addressed the matter.—
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One of them calls out the district for gross negligence for how the situation was handled.—
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King handled the situation well, but even such a pro couldn't help but crack a smile at that remark.—
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Even amid some clunky exposition, Welcome to Derry has at least managed to offer compelling horror set pieces to keep heart rates up.—
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In Week 5, Matthew Stafford passed for 389 yards and three touchdowns, but the Rams converted on only four of 10 third downs, and after taking a 17-7 lead into halftime, managed only nine points in the final two quarters and overtime.—
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Freedom from fear mattered because frightened societies are easily manipulated.—
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In some cases, CBS News ran images through AI detection tools, which can be inconsistent or inaccurate but can still help flag possibly manipulated content.—
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Döpfner nearly bought the FT in 2015, before losing it to Nikkei, and took a controlling stake in Business Insider — at the top of the new media market — for $343 million.—
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With the win, Southern Miss (7-2, 5-0) took sole possession of first place in the Sun Belt Conference West Division standings.—
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Noem said the officer involved was struck by the vehicle and transported to a hospital, where he was treated and later released.—
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All three workers were taken to Wheeling Hospital to be treated for their injuries.—
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Reyes defended the compensation, saying it was negotiated in good faith.—
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The Cheaters deal was negotiated by David Buoymaster on behalf of Radial Entertainment, with Matthew Helderman advising Goldstein Pictures Corporation.—
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“Fielded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fielded. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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