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 Researchers blame a number of factors, including climate change causing fuel to dry out and be more flammable, a record drought, tens of millions of tons of dead trees from Hurricane Helene, and the vast area where dense forests and high numbers of people try to coexist. 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 See All Example Sentences for coexist
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  • The result is an epic rock opera complete with a suite of characters and an epic story that has also been turned into an album-accompanying comic created by Rich Ragsdale.
    Steve Spaleta, Space.com, 1 May 2026
  • The night ended with singing from Lido Pimienta, accompanied by a ferocious percussion and some nifty use of a delay pedal which made her voice echo and twist around in the main hall.
    Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 1 May 2026
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  • The launch is expected to coincide with the 250th anniversary in July.
    Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 28 Apr. 2026
  • This increase in spending has coincided with more layoffs in the tech sector.
    Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 28 Apr. 2026

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“Coexist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coexist. Accessed 8 May. 2026.

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