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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
From the M-W Editors
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
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Her genteel manners and femininity coexist easily with her toughness.
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Hosted by New Yorker Amy Choi and native Angeleno Rebecca Lehrer, the semimonthly bicoastal show explores the complexities and joys of coexisting cultures.
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How could all those thoughts coexist in one man’s head?
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New neutral carpet is upstairs but the downstairs remains hardwoods and original fireplaces coexist happily with the modern kitchen appliances.
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Demi Lovato and Wilmer Valderrama are proof that exes can not only peacefully coexist but also have meaningful friendships.
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But the deals for Good Time suggest Netflix and traditional distributors can coexist.
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Jesse Block lives next to the Presidio and said the coyotes and humans need to learn to coexist.
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Hindus here coexist peacefully with sizable Muslim and Christian minorities.
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First Known Use of coexist
1667
COEXIST Defined for English Language Learners
coexist
playDefinition of coexist for English Language Learners
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: to exist together or at the same time
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: to live in peace with each other
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