coexist
verb
co·ex·ist
ˌkō-ig-ˈzist 
coexisted; coexisting; coexists
1
: to exist together or at the same time
2
: to live in peace with each other especially as a matter of policy
Examples of coexist in a Sentence
The species coexist in the same environment.
Can the two countries peacefully coexist?
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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 5 Mar. 2026
Icelanders not only coexist with the natural forces surrounding them, but also use them to their advantage.
—Lauren Breedlove, Outside, 3 Mar. 2026
Other Fed policymakers worried that surging wages and tame inflation couldn’t coexist and that higher prices were coming.
—Paul Wiseman, Los Angeles Times, 2 Mar. 2026
Complemented by the opulent classicism of Dolce & Gabbana, which leaned into its signature Sicilian glamour with precision and refined detail, this week reaffirmed Milan as a place where heritage and innovation coexist with unshakable confidence.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 2 Mar. 2026
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“Coexist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/coexist. Accessed 6 Mar. 2026.
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coexist
verb
co·ex·ist
ˌkō-ig-ˈzist
1
: to exist together or at the same time
2
: to live in peace with each other
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