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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First, many Iran doves seriously underestimated the risks and costs of attempting to coexist with the regime.
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Jamie McIntyre, The Washington Examiner, 26 Mar. 2026
At the same time, affordability cannot coexist with promises of massive new programs the country can’t afford.
—Richard Yanowitch, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2026
At Gwanghwamun, a massive concentration of people at the center coexisted with smaller clusters scattered across the city, and all of them—connected by the same time and the same rhythm—were folded into the same event.
—Yook Jihun, Popular Science, 26 Mar. 2026
The Bolaven Plateau is a place where remnants of ancient volcanic activity, such as lava cliffs and extinct volcanic craters, coexist with lush natural landscapes that feature breathtaking waterfalls, deep gorges, and dramatic riverscapes.
—Jasmine Ting, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Mar. 2026
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Jamie McIntyre, The Washington Examiner, 26 Mar. 2026
At the same time, affordability cannot coexist with promises of massive new programs the country can’t afford.
—Richard Yanowitch, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2026
At Gwanghwamun, a massive concentration of people at the center coexisted with smaller clusters scattered across the city, and all of them—connected by the same time and the same rhythm—were folded into the same event.
—Yook Jihun, Popular Science, 26 Mar. 2026
The Bolaven Plateau is a place where remnants of ancient volcanic activity, such as lava cliffs and extinct volcanic craters, coexist with lush natural landscapes that feature breathtaking waterfalls, deep gorges, and dramatic riverscapes.
—Jasmine Ting, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Mar. 2026
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“Coexist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/coexist. Accessed 28 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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