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

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Example Sentences

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coping

But ARM borrowers tend to have higher net worths and likely won’t have trouble coping with the payment increase, according to Andy Walden, head of mortgage and housing market research at Intercontinental Exchange.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 28, 2026

"The task ahead is to move from coping to rebuilding, restoring fiscal space, and rebuilding supply-side resilience."

From Barron's ● Oct. 13, 2026

Parry said: "Farmers are coping with climate change, change in government support and requirements, high input costs, the changes to inheritance tax relief on farms along with many other things."

From BBC ● Oct. 12, 2026

The star noted that she had been trying her best to not break down in public, instead coping with her emotions behind closed doors.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 9, 2026

Matthias fumbled with a piece of celery and self-consciously turned to see if the twins were coping adequately.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques

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