as in shrouds
something that covers or conceals like a piece of cloth
committed their nefarious deeds under the dark cope of night
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as in does
to meet one's day-to-day needs
a young man learning to cope on his own at college
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Recent Examples of copes
Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Dec. 2025
The 10-2 vote in favor of the easier policy came as the Fed copes with an absence of timely economic data due to the four-week-old government shutdown.
—Sean Conlon,sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2025
Unlike other forms of stress, exercise stress is a good thing, because the body copes with it in a positive way.
—Bryant Stamford, Louisville Courier Journal, 25 Sep. 2025
Healing does not look the same for everyone, and the way each person copes with distress can vary greatly.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
The help is needed and appreciated as the family still copes.
—Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 26 Aug. 2025
Aubrey Plaza has opened up in a safe space with her friend and fellow Parks and Recreation star Amy Poehler, as the actress copes with ongoing grief following her husband Jeff Baena's death at age 47 in January.
—EW.com, 19 Aug. 2025
Ksenia Mironova copes with the absence of her fiancé, also a journalist, who is in prison on charges of treason.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 14 Aug. 2025
Verb
How a canine copes with the holidays will depend on their personality, but owners should consider using a crate, blocking access to certain rooms, or keeping them on a leash.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Dec. 2025
The 10-2 vote in favor of the easier policy came as the Fed copes with an absence of timely economic data due to the four-week-old government shutdown.
—Sean Conlon,sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2025
Unlike other forms of stress, exercise stress is a good thing, because the body copes with it in a positive way.
—Bryant Stamford, Louisville Courier Journal, 25 Sep. 2025
Healing does not look the same for everyone, and the way each person copes with distress can vary greatly.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
The help is needed and appreciated as the family still copes.
—Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 26 Aug. 2025
Aubrey Plaza has opened up in a safe space with her friend and fellow Parks and Recreation star Amy Poehler, as the actress copes with ongoing grief following her husband Jeff Baena's death at age 47 in January.
—EW.com, 19 Aug. 2025
Ksenia Mironova copes with the absence of her fiancé, also a journalist, who is in prison on charges of treason.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 14 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for copes
Noun
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The 54 unidentified bodies were laid carefully in a long line of white shrouds as Palestinians gathered around the grave site.—
Chantal Da Silva,
NBC news,
25 Oct. 2025
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That’s because cutting-edge encryption shrouds information behind mathematical problems (such as factoring enormous numbers) that are conjectured to be unsolvable in any practical amount of time.—
Jack Murtagh,
Scientific American,
22 Oct. 2025
Verb
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While not every product in the brand’s SOS collection includes hypochlorous acid (an excellent anti-acneic ingredient), the serum does.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
29 Jan. 2026
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When an older condo building sits on valuable land in a desirable neighborhood, like Biscayne 21 does, developers often see it as an opportunity to tear down the old and replace it with a newer, more profitable luxury condo building.—
Catherine Odom
January 29,
Miami Herald,
29 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Women in black cloaks with their faces and hands covered in line with their religious faith waited in the rain for limited amounts of food to be dispersed.—
Jane Arraf,
NPR,
22 Jan. 2026
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The campaign included guerrilla marketing tactics throughout Seoul, with individuals in black cloaks branded with the album logo appearing in districts like Gangnam, Seongsu, and Hongdae.—
Hannah Abraham,
Forbes.com,
17 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Norges Bank Investment Management (NBIM) manages the fund on behalf of the Norwegian population.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2026
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This person the one who manages your manager.—
Sho Dewan,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Kay’s refined style – made up of ivory wool coats, pillbox hats and delicate face veils – is Marty’s aspirational opposite.—
Anna Tingley,
Variety,
27 Dec. 2025
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The embroidery in the veils is done by hand.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Nothing about this London, the London, survives the scrutiny of decent folk.—
Hari Kunzru,
Harpers Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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Each day the Runner survives, the bounty on his head grows – and ratings go up and up.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Folding sweaters helps protect the delicate material from stretching out, and these shelves can also be used to store towels, sheets, and blankets.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
28 Jan. 2026
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Several residents in robes and blankets stood outside watching firefighters search the building and continue putting water on the roof.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Jan. 2026
Verb
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How the economy fares in the coming months will play an outsize role in determining whether the Democrats can build on their electoral success in 2025 and seize control of one or both chambers of Congress.—
Gavin J. Quinton,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Jan. 2026
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Only time will tell how Dreame fares with its ambitions.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Copes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/copes. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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