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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Officers say the changes are aimed at addressing a recent rise in overnight disturbances while reassuring visitors and businesses that Old Sacramento remains a safe destination.

— Ashley Sharp, CBS News, 31 July 2026
Charlotte’s communication director did not respond to the Observer on Thursday when asked whether the city plans to address public conversations surrounding Juliana’s death.

— Caitlin McGlade, Charlotte Observer, 31 July 2026

Definition of address

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Chancery courts in Mississippi handle legal issues including equity disputes, family law, estate matters and land record cases, and chancery judges — also called chancellors — typically hear trials without a jury present.

— Margaret Baker, Sacbee.com, 31 July 2026
His responsibilities included opening the facility, watching the children and handling most of the technology at the daycare, including the camera system.

— Tom Ignudo, CBS News, 31 July 2026

Definition of handle

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The lawsuit also alleges that Penske and Boehly manipulated and misused California’s nonprofit laws.

— Andrew Dalton, Fortune, 29 July 2026
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has reported that AI training data and inputs are being manipulated and warned that attackers could influence model behavior by corrupting the information AI systems rely upon.

— Syed Ali, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026

Definition of manipulate

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Another point is to mandate that all military intelligence infrastructure treats AI-derived target assessments as highly suspect, rather than highly accurate.

— Kevin Holden Platt, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
The Ojai Raptor Center, which has been treating Jackie, said the bald eagle's bloodwork indicates anemia.

— Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of treat

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Pimpton may have the inside track to start after taking most of the first team reps in spring camp.

— Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 July 2026
Kansas’ three Democratic governor hopefuls dug in on the issues and took shots at each other’s integrity and effectiveness in an hourlong Tuesday-evening television debate hosted by Topeka’s WIBW.

— Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 22 July 2026

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