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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Anthony De Leon, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2025
The Greater Yellowstone Coalition has spent millions of dollars over the past few decades helping bears and humans more successfully coexist.
—Christine Peterson, Vox, 27 June 2025
The Brooklyn Slip-on Sandals are proof that comfort and style can actually coexist.
—Claire Volkman, Travel + Leisure, 23 June 2025
Still, policymakers should also plan for a world in which competing AI ecosystems coexist.
—Sebastian Elbaum, Foreign Affairs, 13 June 2025
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“Coexist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/coexist. Accessed 11 Jul. 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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