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
Synonyms
Examples of coexist in a Sentence
The species coexist in the same environment.
Can the two countries peacefully coexist?
Recent Examples on the Web
On Earth, the two gases only coexist because the biosphere continuously replenishes them.
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Elise Cutts, WIRED, 7 Apr. 2024
But there are millions of us who would prefer to peacefully coexist, who have accepted our own apathy, and have learned how to be valuable members of our families and community.
—Patric Gagne, TIME, 2 Apr. 2024
The green against the gray and blue subdials coexist without clashing.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2024
In a world where rapid technological advancement coexists with widespread exclusion, breaking down barriers to participation would benefit humanity as a whole.
—Michael Sheldrick, Forbes, 30 Mar. 2024
Here are the highlights from our month of coexisting with Meta’s assistant.
—Mike Isaac, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2024
To help Hoosiers coexist with coyotes and avoid negative interactions, the Indiana Department of Natural Resources has some suggestions.
—Karl Schneider, The Indianapolis Star, 4 Mar. 2024
Glamour and drama coexisted well in this solid debut.
—Alberto Calabrese, Vogue, 22 Feb. 2024
To solve that problem, and demonstrate his dissociation, the authors split Tommy into three coexisting incarnations.
—Jesse Green, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2024
Elise Cutts, WIRED, 7 Apr. 2024
But there are millions of us who would prefer to peacefully coexist, who have accepted our own apathy, and have learned how to be valuable members of our families and community.
—Patric Gagne, TIME, 2 Apr. 2024
The green against the gray and blue subdials coexist without clashing.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2024
In a world where rapid technological advancement coexists with widespread exclusion, breaking down barriers to participation would benefit humanity as a whole.
—Michael Sheldrick, Forbes, 30 Mar. 2024
Here are the highlights from our month of coexisting with Meta’s assistant.
—Mike Isaac, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2024
To help Hoosiers coexist with coyotes and avoid negative interactions, the Indiana Department of Natural Resources has some suggestions.
—Karl Schneider, The Indianapolis Star, 4 Mar. 2024
Glamour and drama coexisted well in this solid debut.
—Alberto Calabrese, Vogue, 22 Feb. 2024
To solve that problem, and demonstrate his dissociation, the authors split Tommy into three coexisting incarnations.
—Jesse Green, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1667, in the meaning defined at sense 1
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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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