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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21 June 2026
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The American Revolution advanced powerful ideals of liberty and equality, but those ideals coexisted with slavery.
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Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
21 June 2026
Analysis of zinc isotopes preserved in fossilized shark teeth, published in Nature Communications in 2022, found that when great white sharks and megalodon coexisted during the Pliocene, their diets overlapped significantly, both feeding high up the same food chain on marine mammals.
—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
The American Revolution advanced powerful ideals of liberty and equality, but those ideals coexisted with slavery.
—
Voice Of The People,
New York Daily News,
19 June 2026
In Europe, Gothic Revival and Victorian grandeur coexist with modern amenities, preserving history while accommodating contemporary life.
—
Mark David,
Robb Report,
18 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for coexist
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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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