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
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Examples of coexist in a Sentence
The species coexist in the same environment.
Can the two countries peacefully coexist?
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Officials reminded people in bear country to be more careful about coexisting with bears.
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Brooke Baitinger, Idaho Statesman, 12 July 2024
In northern China and Mongolia, domestic and reintroduced Przewalski horses coexist in tense zones where herders work to prevent genetic exchanges.
—Discover Magazine, 5 July 2024
Original elements, like the front door with its etched glass and the restored window shutters, coexist beautifully with new additions.
—Kristen Flanagan, Architectural Digest, 1 July 2024
Good and bad bacteria coexist in a delicate balance that needs to be maintained for optimal health.
—Bryant Stamford, The Courier-Journal, 20 June 2024
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Brooke Baitinger, Idaho Statesman, 12 July 2024
In northern China and Mongolia, domestic and reintroduced Przewalski horses coexist in tense zones where herders work to prevent genetic exchanges.
—Discover Magazine, 5 July 2024
Original elements, like the front door with its etched glass and the restored window shutters, coexist beautifully with new additions.
—Kristen Flanagan, Architectural Digest, 1 July 2024
Good and bad bacteria coexist in a delicate balance that needs to be maintained for optimal health.
—Bryant Stamford, The Courier-Journal, 20 June 2024
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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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