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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Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 23 Jan. 2026
For many, that standard is the belief that appreciation and ambition cannot coexist.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Exhaustion stops being equated with worth, and success becomes something that can coexist with wellness.
—Essence, 21 Jan. 2026
Being able to coexist with saltwater crocodiles, the most dangerous predator on Earth, and we-- you-- croc attacks are almost non-existent.
—Holly Williams, CBS News, 19 Jan. 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 26 Jan. 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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