coping (with)

verb

Definition of coping (with)next
present participle of cope (with)
as in addressing
to deal with (something) usually skillfully or efficiently coped with the latest foul-up gracefully

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for coping (with)
  1. addressing
  2. handling
  3. managing
  4. manipulating
  5. treating
  6. taking
  7. negotiating
Verb
  • Moore said his priorities include making Maryland more affordable, addressing high energy costs, boosting the economy by attracting more investments and businesses, cutting state spending and keeping Maryland in the national spotlight.
    — CBS Baltimore, CBS News, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Hurst, a member of Folsom’s Planning Commission who previously worked for the California Department of Finance, emphasized responsible spending, transparency and addressing the city’s growing maintenance needs.
    — Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of addressing
Verb
  • Officials continue to urge people who have contact with sick or dead birds to take precautions, including wearing respiratory and eye protection and gloves when handling poultry.
    — Mike Stobbe, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Here, eBay coned off a series of handling challenges as a competition for the media on site to experience all four cars headed to auction.
    — Michael Van Runkle, Robb Report, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of handling
Verb
  • However, their power requirements create additional challenges for facilities already managing substantial electricity consumption.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 30 Oct. 2026
  • But Southeast Asian coordination may happen without ASEAN’s guidance, argues Hans Vriens, co-founder and managing partner of government affairs consultancy Vriens & Partners.
    — Sam Beltran, Fortune, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of managing
Verb
  • Apple says the feature can also be used for more advanced tasks, including manipulating 3D models and playing virtual musical instruments.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Some see promise in manipulating the gut microbiome; others are exploring the potential of stimulating the vagus nerve, eliciting a psychedelic experience or repurposing drugs that might quiet inflammation in the brain.
    — Lynne Peeples, New York Times, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of manipulating
Verb
  • That included bringing Maniatty into the process early and treating accessibility as foundational.
    — Maribeth Romslo, Rolling Stone, 1 Nov. 2026
  • When Halloween coincides with the weekend, families prefer to go trick-or-treating rather than visit their local multiplex.
    — Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of treating
Verb
  • Her hours used to be filled with calls, note-taking and lengthy card disclosures.
    — Lindsay Dodgson, CNBC, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Dallas Mavericks star Cooper Flagg exited Friday night's game against the Indiana Pacers with an apparent shoulder injury after taking a hard foul while attempting a layup.
    — Matt Reigle OutKick, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of taking
Verb
  • Of those who expressed an opinion, majorities of respondents under 40 and those born outside Cuba favor negotiating with Cuba’s leadership.
    — Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Different industries and different backgrounds provide a pool of varied perspectives for bouncing ideas around about anything from negotiating salaries to making difficult management decisions.
    — Christina Perrier, InStyle, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of negotiating
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