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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The judge ordered Facebook and Instagram to build banner and informational screens to clearly explain its protection features, best practices, tools to address inappropriate comments, for example, and display them regularly.

— CBS News, CBS News, 7 Aug. 2026
But one of the questions Smart addressed on Wednesday was whether the Bulldogs could possibly add to their roster.

— Connor Riley, AJC.com, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of address

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Whenever Rebecca can outfox him, Rupert manages to manipulate situations, which is how the Water sign aims to take control of matters.

— Lisa Stardust, PEOPLE, 5 Aug. 2026
Those releases were queasy, dank, almost fetid, as though Ableton could manipulate flesh as well as frequencies.

— Andrew Ryce, Pitchfork, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of manipulate

Verb

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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Under the proposal which Iran and Oman have been negotiating for several days, ships entering the strait would use the route closest to Iran, under Tehran's coordination, sources said.

— Mark Osborne, CBS News, 5 Aug. 2026
The Australian miner with closest ties to China, Forrest was annoyed by CMRG’s attack, calling on the commodity buying cartel to ‘negotiate fairly’.

— Tim Treadgold, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026

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