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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Dan Drogman, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
In what world does Frankenstein’s monster coexist with Hiccup’s dragon?
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 13 May 2025
But that can really coexist on both sides of the political spectrum.
—Sean Illing, Vox, 12 May 2025
Build Human-Centered, High-Performing Teams High standards and high support can coexist.
—Nell Derick Debevoise, Forbes.com, 1 May 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 28 May. 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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