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
One of the breakout stars of 2024, Roan had difficulty coping with the unyielding demands of her sudden superstardom, eventually posting a TikTok begging her fans to respect her personal boundaries.
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Hua Hsu, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
Take the Coping Strategies Scale test to understand your coping style and take appropriate action.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Andrea sometimes worried that the shiniest parts of her personality were actually coping mechanisms.
—Rachel Aviv, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
His best strategy for coping with jet lag is to build in an extra day or two to acclimate to a new time zone.
—Ashlea Halpern, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Dec. 2024
These support networks can offer a new set of coping strategies, tools for conflict resolution and positive reinforcement that strengthens the relationship, enhancing overall connection and satisfaction.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
Many find healthier coping methods, such as exercise, mindfulness, and creative outlets.
—Mia Taylor, Parents, 21 Dec. 2024
This is part of a series on how tribes and Indigenous communities are coping with and combating climate change.
—Rebecca Blackwell, Sun Sentinel, 20 Dec. 2024
Group activities, support groups for anxiety or community engagement can offer spaces for individuals to share coping strategies and build resilience.
—John Pierce, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Hua Hsu, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
Take the Coping Strategies Scale test to understand your coping style and take appropriate action.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Andrea sometimes worried that the shiniest parts of her personality were actually coping mechanisms.
—Rachel Aviv, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
His best strategy for coping with jet lag is to build in an extra day or two to acclimate to a new time zone.
—Ashlea Halpern, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Dec. 2024
These support networks can offer a new set of coping strategies, tools for conflict resolution and positive reinforcement that strengthens the relationship, enhancing overall connection and satisfaction.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
Many find healthier coping methods, such as exercise, mindfulness, and creative outlets.
—Mia Taylor, Parents, 21 Dec. 2024
This is part of a series on how tribes and Indigenous communities are coping with and combating climate change.
—Rebecca Blackwell, Sun Sentinel, 20 Dec. 2024
Group activities, support groups for anxiety or community engagement can offer spaces for individuals to share coping strategies and build resilience.
—John Pierce, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coping
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Breaking free requires embracing vulnerability and authenticity, and feeling supported in doing so.Mark Travers, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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For me, ending the year with intention isn’t about doing more.Maha Abouelenein, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Datta, on the other hand, made sure my dreams came to life by managing the execution seamlessly.Shelby Wax, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
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Clubs’ performance staff do an incredible amount of work trying to reduce the risk and a lot of that is about managing load.Geoff Scott, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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But within a week, those very same survivors decide to return, preferring their odds in a series of death matches to their odds of surviving at home.Josh Wigler, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Dec. 2024
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The track is based on a piano demo John Lennon recorded in 1977, and which Yoko Ono gave to the surviving members of the band in 1994.Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Coping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coping. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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