as in doing
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 coping
In a rare moment of impressive hosting, Vanessa Lachey pointed out that Edmond's traumatic childhood and upbringing might result in him only focusing on the positive memories and blocking out any negative memories as a coping mechanism.
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Sydney Bucksbaum, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Oct. 2025
Lisa Vanderpump’s family is coping with heartbreaking news after her 28-year-old nephew was diagnosed with end-stage liver disease.
—Vivian Kwarm, Mercury News, 29 Oct. 2025
Sacramento-area food banks are coping with an influx of demand after the state issued a warning that Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits, known as EBT or CalFresh in California, will likely not reload in November.
—Kate Wolffe, Sacbee.com, 29 Oct. 2025
Following the news of the couple's separation, another insider close to the family told PEOPLE how their daughters Olivia, 26, and Bella, 27, are coping.
—Gillian Telling, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2025
His initial coping mechanism was to throw his water bottle in frustration.
—Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
Having survived cutbacks and Covid, employees prefer taking Zoom calls at home in their sweat pants rather than coping with traffic or office politics.
—Peter Bart, Deadline, 23 Oct. 2025
What emotional or mental coping strategies were most helpful for you during this period?
—Hannah Nwoko, Parents, 21 Oct. 2025
Devine insists Auggie is coping well with shelter life though.
—Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
Sydney Bucksbaum, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Oct. 2025
Lisa Vanderpump’s family is coping with heartbreaking news after her 28-year-old nephew was diagnosed with end-stage liver disease.
—Vivian Kwarm, Mercury News, 29 Oct. 2025
Sacramento-area food banks are coping with an influx of demand after the state issued a warning that Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits, known as EBT or CalFresh in California, will likely not reload in November.
—Kate Wolffe, Sacbee.com, 29 Oct. 2025
Following the news of the couple's separation, another insider close to the family told PEOPLE how their daughters Olivia, 26, and Bella, 27, are coping.
—Gillian Telling, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2025
His initial coping mechanism was to throw his water bottle in frustration.
—Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
Having survived cutbacks and Covid, employees prefer taking Zoom calls at home in their sweat pants rather than coping with traffic or office politics.
—Peter Bart, Deadline, 23 Oct. 2025
What emotional or mental coping strategies were most helpful for you during this period?
—Hannah Nwoko, Parents, 21 Oct. 2025
Devine insists Auggie is coping well with shelter life though.
—Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coping
Verb
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Hi hi hello, how is everyone doing this lovely Sunday?—
Rosalind Bowling,
Nashville Tennessean,
26 Oct. 2025
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In Atlanta in 2018, young tight end Austin Hooper learned that Paulsen was also doing scouting reports on tight ends who were upcoming draft prospects for the staff and for his agent.—
Jourdan Rodrigue,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Your biggest challenge this month is managing your expectations, especially when emotions run high.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
4 Nov. 2025
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Every child benefits from practicing waiting, joining conversation and managing boredom in everyday settings.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The key to surviving the candy-heavy months is about balancing your sweet treats with protective measures.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
2 Nov. 2025
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Kali and the cubs’ dad, Arnold, made Audubon Zoo history by becoming the first lion pair to have three surviving cubs in a litter.—
Brian Anthony Hernandez,
PEOPLE,
1 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Rival chains aren't faring much better, according to reports.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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But Corbin and others worry about how other older students are faring with extra free time, particularly those who have difficult home lives.—
Ilana Arougheti
Updated October 30,
Kansas City Star,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Coping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coping. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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