as in to address
to deal with (something) usually skillfully or efficiently
coped with the latest foul-up gracefully
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cope (with)
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In general, your treatment will likely have two parts: relieving the initial pain and inflammation, as well as addressing the underlying causes, as Dr. Carroll describes it.—
Cindy Kuzma,
SELF,
4 Apr. 2025 -
Pros: Strengthens hair, helps address flyways and breakage Cons: Can dry out hair if overused Key Ingredients: Glycine, Sodium PCA Size: 8.5 oz.—
Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
4 Apr. 2025
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There were other notable AI appearances at SXSW including Rivian, which is on the road to Level 3 autonomy and had a thrilling Electric Joyride where passengers could experience how well the electric car handles tricky terrain and steep curves.—
Martine Paris,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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The case is still being handled as a death under investigation.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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Decades earlier, Loftus had demonstrated that people’s memories of visual details could be manipulated by posing questions that contained misinformation.—
Bernice Andrews,
Scientific American,
8 Apr. 2025
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While Ticketmaster denies using surge pricing or dynamic algorithms to manipulate prices, fans like Jessica Chou question if their early participation in presales might be contributing to higher initial costs.—
Caché McClay,
USA Today,
8 Apr. 2025
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Advice for other state leaders on managing this moment in the energy revolution?—
Joan Michelson,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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Learning to manage stress—through mindfulness, meditation, or simply taking breaks—has been crucial for managing my condition.—
Edward Taguba,
Health,
31 Mar. 2025
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As laid out, this formula treats every trading partner, every good and every industry the same.—
Jeff Guo,
NPR,
3 Apr. 2025
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At the end of 2024, 128 drugs were in short supply, including drugs for chemotherapy and to treat central nervous system and microbial infections.—
Steve Brozak,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Some people with type 2 diabetes take oral medications to keep their blood sugar in control.—
Julia Ries,
Health,
9 Apr. 2025
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With the win, Orlando takes a 2-1 lead in the four-game series with Atlanta, which hosts the Magic in the regular-season finale on Sunday at State Farm Arena.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
9 Apr. 2025
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During his first term, Trump abandoned the Iran nuclear deal negotiated by President Barack Obama and reinstated sanctions in an attempt to put maximum pressure on the country.—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
7 Apr. 2025
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Officials have not made clear whether the White House is open to negotiating the tariffs.—
Sarah Fortinsky,
The Hill,
7 Apr. 2025
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“Cope (with).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cope%20%28with%29. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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