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
  • The overall aim is to reduce the time spent managing cleaning equipment and increase the amount of time a pool is ready for use.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 Nov. 2026
  • The approach could offer military units greater flexibility in managing ammunition supplies, particularly when operating drones that require different payload configurations.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 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
  • Everyone was up for hiking and taking cable cars to waterfalls; paragliding was sadly vetoed.
    — Claudia Laroye, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Nov. 2026
  • After taking a 13-10 lead to start the third quarter, the Tigers got an extra possession after forcing a fumble on the ensuing kickoff.
    — PJ Green, Kansas City Star, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of taking
Verb
  • Before the strike action, the government had been negotiating with unions -- a familiar scenario in French politics -- in hopes of limiting the protest movement, which has resulted in France's most violent civil unrest in years.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Hadall said his team is negotiating a lease-back agreement with Browder Brown to ensure operational continuity while building out the production facility.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of negotiating
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