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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Matt Emma, USA Today, 8 Dec. 2025
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Matt Emma, USA Today, 8 Dec. 2025
Those critics say the project mirrors the ideology of the ruling Hindu-nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), that has been accused of Islamophobia and stoking tensions between the different faiths that coexist in the world’s largest democracy.
—Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 7 Dec. 2025
Solar panels, rainwater harvesting, and passive heating techniques are common features, proving that luxury and responsibility can coexist elegantly.
—Amplified Content Studio, Mercury News, 3 Dec. 2025
The movie follows the titular character, a troubled Confederate Army captain who's suddenly (and unwittingly) transported to Mars, where alien and human civilizations coexist in a delicate balance.
—Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 29 Nov. 2025
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 9 Dec. 2025.
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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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