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

Big-ticket durable-goods sales matter because they help illustrate how consumers are coping when they have a choice to spend or not.

From MarketWatch • May 15, 2026

We leave Greg, Archie and Mann coping with feelings of being left behind.

From Salon • May 11, 2026

These include stress, avoiding medical care and unhealthy coping strategies.

From Science Daily • May 5, 2026

A batch of Asian PMIs due Monday will show how manufacturers in Taiwan, Korea, Indonesia and Malaysia are coping with fluctuating commodity prices amid the Middle East conflict.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

Maybe take up thumb-sucking, too, because I was going to need some more coping skills.

From "Liar, Liar" by Gary Paulsen

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