coexist

verb

co·​ex·​ist ˌkō-ig-ˈzist How to pronounce coexist (audio)
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 noun
coexistent adjective

Examples of coexist in a Sentence

The species coexist in the same environment. Can the two countries peacefully coexist?
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But fear and terror coexist here with the flickering moments of bliss. Will Hermes, Rolling Stone, 5 Nov. 2024 While agents and established art institutions can coexist, their core values diverge, most starkly around the question of art’s relationship to commerce and to the culture at large. Natasha Degen, Artforum, 1 Nov. 2024 Environmental impact/sustainability: Sustainability creates conditions in which people and nature coexist in harmony to support present and future generations.23 To practice sustainability, look for wild sardines caught in the Pacific. Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 31 Oct. 2024 The collection reflects an approach where art and landscape coexist to nurture a sense of calm and contemplation. Laura Parker, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for coexist 

Word History

First Known Use

1667, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of coexist was in 1667

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“Coexist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/coexist. Accessed 6 Dec. 2024.

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coexist

verb
co·​ex·​ist ˌkō-ig-ˈzist How to pronounce coexist (audio)
1
: to exist together or at the same time
2
: to live in peace with each other
coexistence noun
coexistent adjective

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