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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Roxane Razavi, The Conversation, 2 Apr. 2026
Quiet, introspective moments coexist with more expansive, communal gestures, creating a layered emotional landscape.
—Olga Garcia-Mayoral, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2026
Those two species don’t normally coexist peacefully.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
Colorado shows that access and security can coexist.
—Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 28 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for coexist
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“Coexist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/coexist. Accessed 4 Apr. 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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