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
David Fry remembers pacing in the batting cage during the 2024 playoffs, his way of coping with wielding no influence over what was unfolding on the field.
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Zack Meisel, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
My son is a future engineer, or maybe an entrepreneur—he got kicked off the bus in Kindergarten for starting a bubble gum trading ring, his coping mechanism for controlling social interactions.
—Hayley Matz Meadvin, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Oct. 2025
Russia is using the vehicles for Communication, supply runs, and combat to help save soldiers while coping with heavy losses.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 1 Oct. 2025
Connecting with others who share your struggle is one way to deal with the very real mental health side effects while also learning about other treatments and coping mechanisms that can help make your journey a little easier.
—Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 1 Oct. 2025
Sleep, meditation, and yoga help overall coping and pain.
—Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 30 Sep. 2025
He’s spoken about using humor and creativity as coping mechanisms, and his journey is often seen as one of resilience — turning personal tragedy into a source of motivation and connection with others facing similar struggles.
—Kristen Wisneski, Billboard, 29 Sep. 2025
Eric Dane's wife, Rebecca Gayheart, shared an update on how their family is coping following the actor's amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) diagnosis.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 28 Sep. 2025
Instead, Bennett explains that the best way parents can address their teen’s anxiety is by finding a balance between support and teaching coping strategies—as well as seeking out outside professional help if their children’s situation calls for it.
—Ashleigh N. Deluca, Parents, 26 Sep. 2025
Zack Meisel, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
My son is a future engineer, or maybe an entrepreneur—he got kicked off the bus in Kindergarten for starting a bubble gum trading ring, his coping mechanism for controlling social interactions.
—Hayley Matz Meadvin, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Oct. 2025
Russia is using the vehicles for Communication, supply runs, and combat to help save soldiers while coping with heavy losses.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 1 Oct. 2025
Connecting with others who share your struggle is one way to deal with the very real mental health side effects while also learning about other treatments and coping mechanisms that can help make your journey a little easier.
—Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 1 Oct. 2025
Sleep, meditation, and yoga help overall coping and pain.
—Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 30 Sep. 2025
He’s spoken about using humor and creativity as coping mechanisms, and his journey is often seen as one of resilience — turning personal tragedy into a source of motivation and connection with others facing similar struggles.
—Kristen Wisneski, Billboard, 29 Sep. 2025
Eric Dane's wife, Rebecca Gayheart, shared an update on how their family is coping following the actor's amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) diagnosis.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 28 Sep. 2025
Instead, Bennett explains that the best way parents can address their teen’s anxiety is by finding a balance between support and teaching coping strategies—as well as seeking out outside professional help if their children’s situation calls for it.
—Ashleigh N. Deluca, Parents, 26 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coping
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Even though Sir Jim Ratcliffe wants to give Amorim a full season, and losing to Sunderland was not regarded as terminal, doing so would have brought immense pressure.—
Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
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Hi hi hello, how is everyone doing on this lovely Sunday?—
Rosalind Bowling,
Nashville Tennessean,
5 Oct. 2025
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Containment is part of a larger plan for managing a wildfire.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
8 Oct. 2025
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Pumpkin seed oil may have many health benefits, including boosting skin, hair, and heart health and managing menopause symptoms.—
Mark Gurarie,
Health,
7 Oct. 2025
Verb
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All five surviving victims were stable as of Sunday afternoon and their injuries are not believed to be life-threatening, police said.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Oct. 2025
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Their reward for surviving the first week of class would be a front-row seat to another likely humiliation.—
Cameron Teague Robinson,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Jack Osbourne appeared on Good Morning America to share how the family has been faring since the metal legend died in July, and reflect on their relationship ahead of the posthumous memoir, Last Rites.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
6 Oct. 2025
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Jones said Bane stepped into a leadership role Jones had held before the trade, and the two talked about that, about family life, and about how Jones was faring with his new teams.—
Joe Vardon,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Coping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coping. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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