coped (with)

verb

past tense of cope (with)
as in addressed
to deal with (something) usually skillfully or efficiently coped with the latest foul-up gracefully

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for coped (with)
  1. addressed
  2. managed
  3. handled
  4. manipulated
  5. treated
  6. took
  7. negotiated
Verb
  • The judge noted that the National Park Service had identified seawall safety concerns as far back as 2019 but had previously addressed them by fencing off hazardous sections rather than closing the entire park.
    — Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Nov. 2026
  • It was addressed to her using an address associated with her previous residence.
    — Sergio Candido, CBS News, 14 Nov. 2026
Definition of addressed
Verb
  • The entire island took a serious one-two punch of a hurricane beating; residents managed without power for months, and without the livelihoods supported by the tourism industry for much longer.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Nov. 2026
  • After his playing career, Bob Boone managed both the Kansas City Royals and Cincinnati Reds.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of managed
Verb
  • Pando has since handled more than 57 terabytes of Git packfiles in a single hour.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Tia, on her end, handled the ambush skillfully, parrying jabs without raising her voice to prevent Wendy from having any opening to feign victimization.
    — Shamira Ibrahim, Vulture, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of handled
Verb
  • At a clemency hearing last month, Pavatt maintained his innocence and claimed Brenda Andrew had manipulated him.
    — Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 12 Nov. 2026
  • During closing arguments, prosecutor Justin Funck said Duarte groomed, manipulated and took advantage of the teen girl.
    — Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of manipulated
Verb
  • The 2026 election cycle demonstrates that gerrymandering is a far more complex and dynamic proposition than it is often treated by pundits and parties.
    — Charlie Hunt, The Conversation, 13 Nov. 2026
  • The United States Secretary of Defense could have dismissed the reprimand or treated it as disrespectful.
    — Anna Rahmanan, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Nov. 2026
Definition of treated
Verb
  • Philadelphia took control late in the third quarter and entered the final period leading 96-87.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 13 Nov. 2026
  • Betts made back-to-back baskets before Donovyn Hunter hit a three-pointer that made it 14-4 a little more than four minutes into the game and the Bruins took a 13-point lead into halftime.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 13 Nov. 2026
Definition of took
Verb
  • All told, Baker has negotiated franchise acquisitions, league expansion, ownership investment, media, gaming and other transactions connected to teams in the NFL, NBA, NHL, MLB, MLS, NWSL, WNBA, Liga MX, Formula 1 and European soccer leagues.
    — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 10 Nov. 2026
  • Her lawsuit alleges the department bypassed public hearings required by Proposition 103, and instead negotiated settlements with insurers seeking increases in auto and home premiums.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of negotiated
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