Definition of coexistnext
as in to accompany
to occur or exist at the same time two nations that should be able to coexist without conflict

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Recent Examples of coexist Beyond his sensitivity to light, Zumthor has also delicately handled how the new Beyeler buildings coexist with their environs. — Hikmat Mohammed, ARTnews.com, 2 Oct. 2026 And just as importantly, the platform should be able to coexist with any AI agents built outside of it, enabling them to transact securely rather than forcing organizations into a closed ecosystem. — Salvatore Lombardo, Forbes.com, 2 Oct. 2026 Over the years, these formats coexisted to create a relatively balanced media diet. — Alex Volonte, The Conversation, 1 Oct. 2026 Headline economic improvements may therefore coexist with growing financial insecurity. — Sheldon H. Jacobson, Washington Post, 30 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for coexist
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  • All of the sleeping quarters are situated on the lower level, where two primary bedrooms are accompanied by two guest suites and two additional guest bedrooms.
    — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 14 Oct. 2026
  • The venerable broadcast network regained the league’s rights as part of an 11-year media deal, reviving the iconic theme song that accompanied NBA broadcasts from 1990 to 2002.
    — Chantz Martin OutKick, FOXNews.com, 14 Oct. 2026
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  • These unprecedented attacks in waters near NATO countries coincide with a growing wave of incidents attributed to Russian hybrid or gray-zone warfare tactics.
    — Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 14 Oct. 2026
  • This shift coincided with a competitive Republican primary and an uncompetitive Democratic primary for governor in 2026, while both parties held competitive gubernatorial primaries in 2022.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026

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“Coexist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coexist. Accessed 17 Oct. 2026.

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