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

According to the researchers, Denisovans coexisted with modern-day humans and are closely related to Neanderthals. —Nick Butler, FOXNews.com, 21 June 2025

Our species once coexisted for tens of thousands of years and interbred with both Denisovans and Neanderthals before the two went extinct. —Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 18 June 2025

Preparing For The Transition Period Organizations must navigate a hybrid reality where quantum-vulnerable and quantum-resistant systems coexist, sometimes processing the same data. —Antonio Sanchez, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025

Two narratives can coexist — one of struggle and one of care. —Charles C. Daniels, CNBC, 13 June 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