as in to address
to deal with (something) usually skillfully or efficiently
coped with the latest foul-up gracefully
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cope (with)
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Pincé said Macron had addressed this by saying allies would handle all the non-nuclear aspects of the new system.—
Charlotte Reed,
CNBC,
5 Mar. 2026 -
Multiple candidates among the leading contenders represent diverse backgrounds and experiences capable of addressing California’s major challenges.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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With a high, stable energy supply, the ship could support a larger number of these power-hungry containers, giving operators greater flexibility to handle cargo demand.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Mar. 2026
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His body could handle the demands.—
Douglas Robson,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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Easter changes date every year, and the blooms on sale are carefully manipulated to bloom on time.—
Becky Wern,
Florida Times-Union,
7 Mar. 2026
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The most fantastical parts of the movie retain some of their power because Sher and Gyllenhaal subtly manipulate aspect ratio changes and a vertical growth across the film.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
7 Mar. 2026
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The Panthers are managing a slew of injuries and are managing the workloads of several players down the stretch.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
11 Mar. 2026
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The former is focused on advancing noninvasive approaches to treating diabetes and managing metabolic health.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026
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Respect yourself by choosing quality items over the cheapest possible options, then treat those purchases with care.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
6 Mar. 2026
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Hong Kong and Beijing, however, say Lai received a fair trial and all are treated equally under the national security law that has restored order to the city since mass pro-democracy protests in 2019.—
Reuters 8 hr ago,
CNN Money,
6 Mar. 2026
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Advice columnist Carolyn Hax takes your comments and questions most Fridays about life, family, relationships and more.—
Carolyn Hax,
Washington Post,
27 Mar. 2026
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If possible, take some time to journal or meditate (napping would also be valid).—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
10 Mar. 2026
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But general-education courses play a pivotal role in a department’s ability to recruit potential majors, pull in tuition revenue and negotiate hiring additional faculty.—
Garrett Shanley,
Miami Herald,
10 Mar. 2026
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Leagues and players’ associations negotiate workplace rules, and those agreements are exempt from antitrust scrutiny.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Cope (with).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cope%20%28with%29. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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