coexist

verb

co·​ex·​ist ˌkō-ig-ˈzist 

coexisted; coexisting; coexists

intransitive verb

1

: to exist together or at the same time

2

: to live in peace with each other especially as a matter of policy

coexistence

ˌkō-ig-ˈzi-stən(t)s 

noun

coexistent

ˌkō-ig-ˈzi-stənt 

adjective

Synonyms of coexist

• accompany
• coincide

Examples of coexist in a Sentence

The species coexist in the same environment.

Can the two countries peacefully coexist?

Recent Examples on the Web

Within the 10 rooms, wooden beams and centuries-old doors coexist with rainfall showers. —Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026

Both McCullough and Bulbrook maintain creative practices that require periods of focus as well as collaboration, and the separation between the various spaces allows those modes to coexist without friction. —Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 14 Apr. 2026

Research on people facing serious life disruptions shows that distress and resilience often coexist. —Keith M. Bellizzi, The Conversation, 13 Apr. 2026

Under normal conditions, this yeast coexists with beneficial bacteria that help keep it in balance. —Daryl Austin, USA Today, 12 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1667, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for coexist

• blastocyst
• bolshevist
• egoist
• hedonist
• jihadist
• nativist
• oculist
• reminisced
• assist
• blacklist
• booklist
• checklist

Kids Definition

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

coexistence

-ˈzis-tən(t)s 

noun

coexistent

-tənt 

adjective