COPE (WITH) Synonyms: 44 Similar and Opposite Words

cope (with)

verb

Definition of cope (with)

as in to address

to deal with (something) usually skillfully or efficiently coped with the latest foul-up gracefully

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Other officeholders who are recalled, like lawmakers or other statewide officeholders, would be replaced using existing rules for addressing vacancies — either by appointment or through a special election.

— Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 13 Nov. 2026
This is essential to regain our global influence, end unnecessary risks to our service members and ensure our government can address Americans’ needs at home.

— Elizabeth Shackelford, Chicago Tribune, 13 Nov. 2026

Definition of address

Verb

Simulation software then generates variations of the demonstrations to help the robot handle minor differences in working conditions.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 13 Nov. 2026
The next two years will be defined by how his administration handles a muscular Democratic opposition.

— Aidan McLaughlin, Vanity Fair, 13 Nov. 2026

Definition of handle

Verb

Rather than relying on separate mechanisms for navigating terrain and manipulating objects, the robots can use their flexible bodies and gripping claws to perform both functions.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 12 Nov. 2026
These included being able to carry out cyberattacks at huge scale, manipulating politics, controlling robotics and drones, design of even smarter AI that outpaces human understanding, and even novel weapons development.

— Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Nov. 2026

Definition of manipulate

Verb

The Rams still managed to rack up 513 yards of offense on the Broncos, including several big plays in which a Rams receiver was wide open, or several Bronco defenders missed tackles that turned a short gain into a big play.

— Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 8 Nov. 2026
And our research at Xero shows that owners spend nearly 22 hours a month on finance alone—just tracking and managing money.

— Sukhinder Singh Cassidy, Fortune, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of manage

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Following Masias’ detainment, immigration agents who milled about the parking were nonresponsive to the protesters, who shouted at them through the locked fence surrounding the Moss building as Sacramento Fire Department personnel treated Masias.

— Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 12 Nov. 2026
The researchers say the cracks can be deliberately incorporated into the coating rather than treated as unwanted defects.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 12 Nov. 2026

Definition of treat

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The United States has taken another significant step towards strengthening its military installations.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 8 Nov. 2026
The Monarchs were clinging to a 21-20 lead in the second set when Matavao took control, hammering spikes for her team’s last four points.

— Steve Galluzzo, Los Angeles Times, 8 Nov. 2026

Definition of take

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This arrangement combines a larger front wheel for negotiating uneven surfaces with smaller overall proportions suited to tighter riding environments.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Nov. 2026
According to various reports, Joe went out and negotiated a new contract without telling Troy.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of negotiate

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