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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Rana Mitter, Foreign Affairs, 22 Apr. 2025
Once completed, the house is expected to become a landmark model for how bold design can coexist with ancient landscapes.
—New Atlas, 21 Apr. 2025
The future of leadership is about harmony, where technology and humanity coexist and support each other.
—Sahar Andrade, Mb.bch, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
Kilmer somehow makes power, frailty, and deterioration coexist as Tombstone unfolds.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 2 Apr. 2025
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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