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
In what is rapidly becoming one of the best narratives of awards season this year, Pamela Anderson won her first major awards nomination ever for her performance as a veteran Las Vegas showgirl coping with the sudden closing of her show.
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Kate Aurthur, Variety, 9 Dec. 2024
Adams further committed to her role as Mother, who seemingly turns into an actual dog as a coping mechanism while grappling with the weight and isolation of new motherhood, by declining to use prop hair on her chin.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 7 Dec. 2024
For some, engaging with these stories in this way is a coping mechanism—a way to channel feelings of helplessness, frustration, or disillusionment into something that feels actionable.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
Yes, navigating stressful schedules and sweet treats can trigger maladaptive coping mechanisms—but just as concerning are the comments from family members about the food of the season and the bodies around the table.
—Ella Cerón, Allure, 6 Dec. 2024
Be conscious of their workloads; the person who says yes to new tasks is not always coping.
—Jane Sparrow, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
The first is as a coping mechanism, and the other is about communicating information.
—Callum Booth, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
Experts recommend self-care, distractions like movies or games, and coping mechanisms like breathing exercises to manage inflight emotions.
—Zach Wichter, USA TODAY, 4 Dec. 2024
And if your anxiety is more about the flight itself, coping mechanisms like breathing exercises and reminding yourself that flying is a very safe mode of transportation can help, too.
—Zach Wichter, USA TODAY, 4 Dec. 2024
Kate Aurthur, Variety, 9 Dec. 2024
Adams further committed to her role as Mother, who seemingly turns into an actual dog as a coping mechanism while grappling with the weight and isolation of new motherhood, by declining to use prop hair on her chin.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 7 Dec. 2024
For some, engaging with these stories in this way is a coping mechanism—a way to channel feelings of helplessness, frustration, or disillusionment into something that feels actionable.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
Yes, navigating stressful schedules and sweet treats can trigger maladaptive coping mechanisms—but just as concerning are the comments from family members about the food of the season and the bodies around the table.
—Ella Cerón, Allure, 6 Dec. 2024
Be conscious of their workloads; the person who says yes to new tasks is not always coping.
—Jane Sparrow, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
The first is as a coping mechanism, and the other is about communicating information.
—Callum Booth, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
Experts recommend self-care, distractions like movies or games, and coping mechanisms like breathing exercises to manage inflight emotions.
—Zach Wichter, USA TODAY, 4 Dec. 2024
And if your anxiety is more about the flight itself, coping mechanisms like breathing exercises and reminding yourself that flying is a very safe mode of transportation can help, too.
—Zach Wichter, USA TODAY, 4 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coping
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But the third nominee, Robin Williams, still got on stage at the insistence of Nicholson and ended up doing a spot-on imitation of him.Jenelle Riley, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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The installation and monthly fees related to those alarm systems are also deductible as part of the cost of doing business on those types of properties.Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Use plain language in your policies, and provide users with clear, easy-to-find controls for managing their preferences.Jodi Daniels, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Social Media Management Tools Tools like Hootsuite and Sprout Social offer essential support for managing social media profiles, allowing brands to plan and schedule posts while tracking engagement metrics.Michael Benedek, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The death benefit provides liquidity to buy out the deceased partner’s share, protecting the business and surviving partners from financial strain.Andre Pennington, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Many are personal stories about surviving the unthinkable.Annabel Gutterman, TIME, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Coping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coping. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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