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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Seth Borenstein, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2026
Its goal is to help bars, businesses and residents peacefully coexist.
—Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 25 Apr. 2026
According to the company, such platforms are key to developing general-purpose robots capable of operating in human environments, where flexibility and efficiency must coexist.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 24 Apr. 2026
Think Bauhaus bones layered with contemporary art, Altbau apartments with soaring ceilings and unapologetically eclectic collections, lofts where raw concrete meets museum-worthy lighting, and homes where vintage collections coexist alongside emerging artists’ pieces.
—Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 24 Apr. 2026
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“Coexist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/coexist. Accessed 29 Apr. 2026.
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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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