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

The combination of traditional and modern adventures harmoniously coexists with the extensive history of the past; the park features a unique range of plants and wildlife that leave you captivated at any bend of the path. —Shelby Knick, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025

To coexist smoothly, our bodies need to know what these tiny residents are up to. —Pranjal Malewar, New Atlas, 3 Aug. 2025

Emphasizing the varying responses of animals to human presence, the authors noted the conflicting but coexisting interests of park recreation and conservation activities. —Sharon Udasin, The Hill, 29 July 2025

Two Los Gatos High School students are using their passions for photography and wildlife to form an organization to inform Silicon Valley residents about how to coexist with their wild animal neighbors. —Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 23 July 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