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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Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 29 Nov. 2025
For years, the Old Wheat Street encampment and MLK Day events coexisted peacefully.
—Holly Yan, CNN Money, 29 Nov. 2025
These are all honorable qualities that coexist in the dynamics of many families.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 29 Nov. 2025
Business and companies continue to prove every day that economic growth and planet stewardship can successfully coexist.
—Ester Baiget, Time, 28 Nov. 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 4 Dec. 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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