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
Native bees and honeybees coexist in every corner of our county, happily pollinating our flowers, trees, landscapes, parks and orchards.
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Leah Taylor, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Apr. 2024
Could such warm feeling honestly coexist with the bitterness of unfreedom?
—Imani Perry Janina Edwards Krish Seenivasan Devin Murphy, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2024
The bill’s passage marks a significant step towards cementing Thailand’s position as one of Asia’s most liberal countries on lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender issues, with openness and progressive attitudes coexisting in society alongside traditional, conservative Buddhist values.
—Reuters, NBC News, 27 Mar. 2024
On Earth, the two gases only coexist because the biosphere continuously replenishes them.
—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
Leah Taylor, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Apr. 2024
Could such warm feeling honestly coexist with the bitterness of unfreedom?
—Imani Perry Janina Edwards Krish Seenivasan Devin Murphy, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2024
The bill’s passage marks a significant step towards cementing Thailand’s position as one of Asia’s most liberal countries on lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender issues, with openness and progressive attitudes coexisting in society alongside traditional, conservative Buddhist values.
—Reuters, NBC News, 27 Mar. 2024
On Earth, the two gases only coexist because the biosphere continuously replenishes them.
—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
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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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