as in doing
to meet one's day-to-day needs
a young man learning to cope on his own at college
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Recent Examples of coping
In some ways, coping with those contrasting styles should be nigh-on impossible.
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Phil Hay, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
The virtual event is intended to give participants emotional support, new coping skills and encouragement.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Oct. 2025
And, then, how federal workers are coping with the interminable government shutdown.
—Emma Green, New Yorker, 15 Oct. 2025
And speaking of changing plans, Matty's fellow associate at the firm Billy (Del Rio) is coping with the news that his ex is pregnant with his baby.
—Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 13 Oct. 2025
In previous Fortune coverage of inflation’s long tail, consumers’ coping tactics have included trading down brands, shrinking baskets, delaying car repairs, and leaning on credit cards.
—Ashley Lutz, Fortune, 13 Oct. 2025
Westonberry also highlights how coping strategies can emerge in response to these challenges.
—Essence, 10 Oct. 2025
This additional level is especially important for older folks who are exercising vigorously, and for those coping with or recovering from injury or illness.
—Bryant Stamford, Louisville Courier Journal, 9 Oct. 2025
How is your mom coping with everything these days?
—Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 9 Oct. 2025
Phil Hay, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
The virtual event is intended to give participants emotional support, new coping skills and encouragement.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Oct. 2025
And, then, how federal workers are coping with the interminable government shutdown.
—Emma Green, New Yorker, 15 Oct. 2025
And speaking of changing plans, Matty's fellow associate at the firm Billy (Del Rio) is coping with the news that his ex is pregnant with his baby.
—Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 13 Oct. 2025
In previous Fortune coverage of inflation’s long tail, consumers’ coping tactics have included trading down brands, shrinking baskets, delaying car repairs, and leaning on credit cards.
—Ashley Lutz, Fortune, 13 Oct. 2025
Westonberry also highlights how coping strategies can emerge in response to these challenges.
—Essence, 10 Oct. 2025
This additional level is especially important for older folks who are exercising vigorously, and for those coping with or recovering from injury or illness.
—Bryant Stamford, Louisville Courier Journal, 9 Oct. 2025
How is your mom coping with everything these days?
—Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 9 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coping
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In addition to being a stickler for city ordinances, Rader was known to participate heavily in outside activities like leading his son’s Cub Scout group and doing administrative tasks at the Christ Lutheran Church.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
11 Oct. 2025
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The trailer will be available as part of free animation sample project teaming Unreal Engine and Agora Studios to produce free animation sample project, allowing animators to see what other animates are doing.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
11 Oct. 2025
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Taking over for Brady after his retirement following the 2022 season, was Mayfield, who is off to the best start of his NFL career through six games even while managing without several key offensive weapons.—
Cole Sullivan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Oct. 2025
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Most of those who shaped or even marginally influenced the events of October 7th are gone, leaving Gaza’s authority withered to the point that even managing the hostages has become paralyzingly difficult.—
Mohammed R. Mhawish,
New Yorker,
14 Oct. 2025
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Early in the investigation, the surviving roommates were ruled out as suspects.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
11 Oct. 2025
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Built in 1901 by Fort Lauderdale’s founding family, the Stranahan House is the oldest surviving structure in Broward County.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
10 Oct. 2025
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The Giants are faring somewhat better than their stadium mates, but with a combined record of 1-9, New York isn’t putting its best foot forward in 2025.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
10 Oct. 2025
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The Sabres are faring well in these projections.—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
9 Oct. 2025
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“Coping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coping. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.
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