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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Catherine Bray, Variety, 31 Oct. 2025
Lucy reminds us all that hope and joy can coexist even on the hardest days!
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
More than 60 medical specialties, 20 high-complexity operating rooms and the largest ICU in the country coexist with simulation centers, research laboratories and clinical platforms based on artificial intelligence.
—Dr. Victor Raúl Castillo Mantilla, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2025
Each demonstrates that affordable, reliable, and clean energy can coexist when states embrace balanced, pro-growth energy policies.
—Lora Myers, Oc Register, 28 Oct. 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 Nov. 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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