coping

American  

[koh-ping] / ˈkoʊ pɪŋ /

noun

1. a finishing or protective course or cap to an exterior masonry wall or the like.

2. a piece of woodwork having its end shaped to fit together with a molding.

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coping British  

/ ˈkəʊpɪŋ /

noun

1. Also called: cope.  the sloping top course of a wall, usually made of masonry or brick

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Etymology

Origin of coping

First recorded in 1595–1605; cope ² + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

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coping

Now he’s driven to help others coping with violence.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 26, 2026

"The children are the most stressed. They think the fire is going to burn down the house, but we're coping," he said.

From Barron's ● Jul. 25, 2026

Watts said that her video "clearly struck a chord with people" - including therapists posting comments about coping mechanisms - and that she wanted to help others deal with climate anxiety.

From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026

The deadly strain has spread to a forested area where health workers, who are already coping with short supplies and local suspicions, dare not venture.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 16, 2026

Lying about incarcerated family members is another common coping strategy—a form of passing.

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander

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