Used in a Sentence

coping

How to use coping in a sentence. Example sentences and definitions for coping.

Editorial note

Living at work forces coping mechanisms like this on you because you really only have a finite amount of creative attention.

Examples5
Definitions1
Parts of speech1

Quick take

brick that is laid sideways at the top of a wall

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of coping gathered in one view.

noun

brick that is laid sideways at the top of a wall

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for coping.

noun

brick that is laid sideways at the top of a wall

Example sentences

1

Living at work forces coping mechanisms like this on you because you really only have a finite amount of creative attention.

2

If, however, this coat is melted or scrubbed off, and has no chance to reform, the operator is confronted with the problem of coping with a metal-fluorine fire.

3

Humor is an effective coping mechanism when we face our own prejudices, our own contradictions and, importantly, the same mistakes we see in others.

4

This was an especially difficult period for me; my father/mother had committed suicide the year before and I was having a difficult time coping with his/her death and being on my own at college for the first time.

5

Prescribed medication is one means, and thoughtful cognitive therapy is another means, to help people who have mood disorders get back in touch with the reality of their lives and go on coping with the uncertainties of human life.

Frequently asked questions

Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.

How do you use coping in a sentence?

Living at work forces coping mechanisms like this on you because you really only have a finite amount of creative attention.

What does coping mean?

brick that is laid sideways at the top of a wall

What part of speech is coping?

coping is commonly used as noun.