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
Many turn to short-term coping strategies that undermine long-term survival, like selling off livestock.
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Nurith Aizenman, NPR, 5 Nov. 2025
For years, Canari, a professional piragua driver, made a living transporting visitors, including journalists, to Bajo Chiquito to see how the community was coping under a crush of migrants who arrived daily by the hundreds, and at times, thousands.
—Daniel Gonzalez, AZCentral.com, 5 Nov. 2025
An independent survey commissioned by School of Rock finds music education helps kids grow emotionally and socially, by building confidence, empathy, coping strategies, and more.
—Kris Ann Valdez, Parents, 4 Nov. 2025
The Cincinnati Bengals limp into their bye week at 3-6, in third place in the AFC North and coping with a defense that has allowed 1,476 total yards and 119 points over the last three weeks.
—The Athletic Nfl Staff, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
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.
—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
Nurith Aizenman, NPR, 5 Nov. 2025
For years, Canari, a professional piragua driver, made a living transporting visitors, including journalists, to Bajo Chiquito to see how the community was coping under a crush of migrants who arrived daily by the hundreds, and at times, thousands.
—Daniel Gonzalez, AZCentral.com, 5 Nov. 2025
An independent survey commissioned by School of Rock finds music education helps kids grow emotionally and socially, by building confidence, empathy, coping strategies, and more.
—Kris Ann Valdez, Parents, 4 Nov. 2025
The Cincinnati Bengals limp into their bye week at 3-6, in third place in the AFC North and coping with a defense that has allowed 1,476 total yards and 119 points over the last three weeks.
—The Athletic Nfl Staff, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
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.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coping
Verb
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But that’s what a player should be doing.—
Matt Byrne,
Arkansas Online,
9 Nov. 2025
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This year, the majority of players have been wearing poppies on their shirts from October 23 through to November 11, though individuals are free to decide against doing so.—
Eduardo Tansley,
New York Times,
8 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Containment is part of a larger plan for managing a wildfire.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
12 Nov. 2025
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The National Institutes of Health has tips for managing symptoms, including limiting alcohol and caffeine, and maintaining a healthy body weight.—
Allison Aubrey,
NPR,
11 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Eighty-seven years after surviving the terror of Kristallnacht, a 101-year-old Holocaust survivor says the world today feels alarmingly similar to Nazi Germany in 1938.—
Ashley Carnahan,
FOXNews.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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The surviving members of Soundgarden — Matt Cameron, Kim Thayil, Ben Shepherd, and founding bassist Hiro Yamamoto — were present for the induction.—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
9 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Charlotte is not faring much better, immediately picking up on her outsider status in this lily-white town, and the way her new neighbors offer only bare-minimum politeness.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
3 Nov. 2025
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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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“Coping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coping. Accessed 16 Nov. 2025.
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