coexist

verb co·ex·ist \ ˌkō-ig-ˈzist \

Updated on: 12 Apr 2018

Definition of coexist

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

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coexistence

play \ˌkō-ig-ˈzi-stən(t)s\ noun

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coexistent

play \ˌkō-ig-ˈzi-stənt\ adjective

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Examples of coexist in a Sentence

The species coexist in the same environment.
Can the two countries peacefully coexist?

Recent Examples of coexist from the Web

Race and class tensions have coexisted with policing in America since at least the 19th century, a reality that has resulted in deep mistrust between law enforcement and minority communities.

— jessica mendoza, The Christian Science Monitor, "At Stephon Clark funeral, a familiar story amplifies drumbeat for change," 30 Mar. 2018
Just look at India, where, historically, high tariffs and high trade deficits have coexisted.

— The Economist, "Even if America wins concessions, worry," 28 Mar. 2018
Advertisement Judy takes place during a time when Garland's obvious damage coexisted with her incredible, still-intact star power.

— refinery29.com, "Why Now Is The Right Time For A Judy Garland Biopic," 19 Mar. 2018
David Bell, the Giants’ new farm director, embodies the theory that the two worlds can coexist.

— henry schulman, San Francisco Chronicle, "How ex-player David Bell plans to modernize the Giants’ farm system," 13 Mar. 2018
Did making the movie lead you to any new thoughts about whether big-time sports and universities can coexist?

— jack dickey, SI.com, "Inside the Making of the New HBO Movie, 'Paterno'," 12 Mar. 2018
That the Ganigas’ communal culture and Joe’s bisnis hadn’t found a way to coexist, but were still grinding against each other, the way tectonic plates inexorably build pressure until one slips—until a war breaks out, or a commodity price collapses?

— sean flynn, Smithsonian, "The Reckoning," 23 Feb. 2018
So for now, Cranley and Black will keep struggling to coexist, like two artists sharing a canvas.

— dan horn, Cincinnati.com, "Why Cincinnati is stuck with a mayor and city manager who can't stand each other," 19 Mar. 2018
Thankfully, Zoey saves the day by convincing Dean Parker her safe space-needing fellow students can actually coexist peacefully.

— ariana romero, refinery29.com, "Grown-ish Season 1, Episode 11 Recap: "Safe & Sound"," 15 Mar. 2018

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: to exist together or at the same time
: to live in peace with each other

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