as in veil
something that covers or conceals like a piece of cloth
committed their nefarious deeds under the dark cope of night
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as in to manage
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 cope
Dennis Harvey, Variety, 8 Jan. 2025
Its rotating turret carried a metal frame and netting, a combination derisively referred to as a cope cage, designed to snag drones and prevent warheads from making direct strikes on hulls.
—C.j. Chivers Robert Fass Krish Seenivasan Steven Szczesniak, New York Times, 31 Dec. 2024
Eric Wood, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025
Crashing out can stem from big or small stressors, and are likely to occur in those who do not have developed coping skills, are under a lot of stress, or experience emotional dysregulation (being unable to control and cope with life’s negative events).
—Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 20 July 2025
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Noun
The antic good humor with which those humans under attack cope is admirable, but we’re reminded this is no joke when one employee’s visiting teenage son is killed.
—Dennis Harvey, Variety, 8 Jan. 2025
Its rotating turret carried a metal frame and netting, a combination derisively referred to as a cope cage, designed to snag drones and prevent warheads from making direct strikes on hulls.
—C.j. Chivers Robert Fass Krish Seenivasan Steven Szczesniak, New York Times, 31 Dec. 2024
Verb
This does not imply that college students should be taught childish skills but rather acknowledges the need to foster emotional coping skills and positive relationships throughout the academic careers of students.
—Eric Wood, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025
Crashing out can stem from big or small stressors, and are likely to occur in those who do not have developed coping skills, are under a lot of stress, or experience emotional dysregulation (being unable to control and cope with life’s negative events).
—Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 20 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cope
Noun
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The post also pulled back the veil, if only slightly, on the complex and secretive process federal officials use to determine who belongs on terrorism watch lists that can influence decisions every day by employers, airport security and law enforcement.—
Dan Horn,
The Enquirer,
14 July 2025
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Not only that, but Katie Gaudreau’s veil featured custom messages in her brothers’ handwriting.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
14 July 2025
Verb
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He was transferred to Hospice Austin's Christopher House, where his nausea and pain are being managed.—
Lily Kepner,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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He's seen firsthand how these services help people manage finances to better retain their housing, enter into mental health and substance use treatment, and learn about job opportunities.—
Natalie Eilbert,
jsonline.com,
29 July 2025
Noun
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The body of one of the girls is covered in a shroud made of satin and lace.—
Joshua Yaffa,
New Yorker,
2 Aug. 2025
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The mummy was wrapped in a shroud a few feet below the tree trunk.—
Ellen Wexler,
Smithsonian Magazine,
2 July 2025
Verb
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The Great Lakes freighter sank — one of the largest on Lake Superior ever to do so — during a violent November storm in 1975 while carrying Minnesota ore.—
Frank Witsil,
Freep.com,
23 July 2025
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Howell resigned last week, as did chief strategy office (and former president) JC Tretter.—
Scott Soshnick,
Sportico.com,
22 July 2025
Noun
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The parade is built to shine in the cloak of darkness, with an untold number of lighting effects.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 July 2025
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The Shaun of the Dead actor, 53, was photographed in Hagrid's signature cloak and billowing hair and beard as production officially commences at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden in England.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
15 July 2025
Verb
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Keep your eyes peeled for the famous herd of Banker horses, thought to be descended from those that survived Spanish shipwrecks 500 years ago.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
28 July 2025
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In the show, two chefs divide a group of struggling culinary hopefuls into opposing teams and sharpen their cooking skills through tips and tutorials so that a cook from their team can survive elimination and walk away with a sweet-as-pie cash prize of $25,000.—
Erin Jensen,
USA Today,
28 July 2025
Noun
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Umbrellas are on the list of items not allowed (and same with blankets).—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
28 July 2025
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Earlier this month, the president announced plans to raise the tariff rate on many Canadian imports from 25% to 35% and impose a blanket 15% to 20% duty on most other countries, up from 10%.—
Paul Davidson,
USA Today,
28 July 2025
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The announcement was made during San Diego Comic-Con in July 2024, as Downey Jr. emerged onto the panel's stage among a group of actors wearing masks and robes.—
Kelsie Gibson,
People.com,
26 July 2025
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Before, actors would in be suits and the actor would wear a giant mask so the Predator's mandibles and jaws were controlled by filmmakers.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
26 July 2025
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“Cope.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cope. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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