COPING (WITH) Synonyms: 44 Similar and Opposite Words

coping (with)

verb

Definition of coping (with)

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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Carney will attend European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen's State of the Union address Wednesday as a guest of honor before addressing the European Parliament on Thursday.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 16 Sep. 2026
Ownership can be overlooked when addressing a reputation issue.

— Scott Keever, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of addressing

Verb

Some of us would like to spend less time cursing sun damage, some of us have been honing a gentle routine for managing acne for years, and some of us want to smooth without exacerbating rosacea or eczema.

— Elizabeth Siegel, Allure, 17 Sep. 2026
Compression boots are not a cure-all, but for people managing swelling, recovering from workouts or living with lymphedema, consistent use paired with appropriate pressure settings and a broader routine can make the investment worthwhile.

— Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of managing

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Last Wednesday, Meta reached a settlement with the attorneys general of forty-seven states, who had sued it for illegally manipulating the attention of children.

— Benjamin Wallace-Wells, New Yorker, 30 Aug. 2026
The experiment, therefore, suggests that empty space itself could become a new tool for manipulating quantum matter, much like other efforts to push the limits of superconducting materials.

— Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of manipulating

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Instead of treating production as a series of separate steps, the model is intended to create a smoother flow of materials, modules and work through the factory.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 9 Sep. 2026
Surely, that will be consumed by production equipment as the NFL is treating this game like a mini-Super Bowl, complete with the Jonas Brothers performing at halftime.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of treating

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Lawn maintenance should always include taking regular soil samples to determine nutrient needs, as well as proper watering, weed and disease control, and mowing practices.

— Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 19 Sep. 2026
The founder of Aristeia Travel, Downpatrick specializes in taking small groups — mostly Americans — to places that are often difficult to access or off-limits to the general public.

— Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of taking

Verb

The Reframe Employers have spent years negotiating the part of the health plan that is easiest to see.

— Jennifer Schaefer, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2026
Yes, a debt relief company may be able to help after a lawsuit has been filed — particularly in terms of negotiating a lower lump-sum settlement on the debt.

— Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of negotiating

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