Definition of coexistnext
as in to accompany
to occur or exist at the same time two nations that should be able to coexist without conflict

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Recent Examples of coexist Milkweed aphids cause minimal harm to milkweed and coexist with monarch caterpillars; pest control is usually unnecessary. Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 June 2026 This indeed highlights the unifying spirit of sports, the power of community and, just maybe, this country’s potential to coexist on the other side of these most divisive times. Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 13 June 2026 Cain reiterates that given space, snakes can coexist with people. Sophie Lindberg, Kansas City Star, 10 June 2026 With Fable 5, the company is testing whether frontier capabilities and tighter controls can coexist in the hands of everyday users. Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 9 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for coexist
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  • The artist was an accomplished draftsman, and drawings accompanied nearly every step of his career.
    Barbara Isenberg, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2026
  • Each chaperone may accompany up to six guests ages 15 and under.
    Jessica Mekles, FOXNews.com, 12 June 2026
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  • The timing of Gottfried’s removal coincided with Sierra’s replacement of Bruce Rubenstein, an attorney, from the Internal Audit Commission.
    Helen I. Bennett, Hartford Courant, 16 June 2026
  • This tense family reunion coincides with the arrival of the vicious creatures that hunt through sound.
    Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 16 June 2026

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“Coexist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coexist. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.

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