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 of coexist

• 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 interesting part for us is finding the point where those two worlds can coexist naturally. — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 25 Aug. 2026

Resistance and commitment can coexist because each sentiment has different motivations. — John Radman, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Yet the mythology persists because many successful people can point to periods in which symptoms and achievement appeared to coexist. — Rachel Docekal, STAT, 21 Aug. 2026

That distinction may help explain why higher Treasury yields have recently coexisted with less convincing dollar strength. — Hugh Leask, CNBC, 19 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1667, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for coexist

• assist
• blacklist
• booklist
• checklist
• consist
• desist
• dismissed
• enlist
• exist
• insist
• oocyst
• persist

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