coexist

verb

co·​ex·​ist ˌkō-ig-ˈzist 

coexisted; coexisting; coexists

intransitive verb

1

: to exist together or at the same time

2

: to live in peace with each other especially as a matter of policy

coexistence

ˌkō-ig-ˈzi-stən(t)s 

noun

coexistent

ˌkō-ig-ˈzi-stənt 

adjective

Synonyms

• accompany
• coincide

Examples of coexist in a Sentence

The species coexist in the same environment.

Can the two countries peacefully coexist?

Recent Examples on the Web

Milan was a celebration for artisanal design and Italian craftsmanship, reminding us that innovation and heritage can coexist to inspire both new and existing customers. —Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2025

Or ignore each other and peacefully coexist? —Amanda Schupak, CNN Money, 29 Sep. 2025

Both continents coexist and compete to produce the most influential companies in financial technology, though the paths taken and outcomes achieved often vary widely. —Aman Ghei, Fortune, 27 Sep. 2025

The team has developed an atomically thin material that allows two opposing magnetic forces to coexist, reducing energy use in memory devices by a factor of ten. —Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 26 Sep. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1667, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for coexist

• blastocyst
• bolshevist
• egoist
• hedonist
• jihadist
• nativist
• oculist
• reminisced
• assist
• blacklist
• booklist
• checklist

Kids Definition

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

coexistence

-ˈzis-tən(t)s 

noun

coexistent

-tənt 

adjective