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 But in today’s Central Florida, there is at least common acknowledgement of the need for growth and the natural landscape to coexist. Stephen Hudak, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 May 2026 The artist does this through large-scale sculptures that are designed to coexist in nature, providing support for plants that might climb the structure and benefit pollinators. Isadora Pennington, AJC.com, 1 May 2026 Rodighiero and her team already have their suspicions about how the red and blue monsters can coexist in the early universe—perhaps the blue galaxies are in fact born from the red ones as the dust disperses. Jenna Ahart, Scientific American, 30 Apr. 2026 These tools can help to create a more balanced home for moms and families alike, where organization, independence, and moments of rest can coexist. William Jones, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for coexist
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  • Turning my head, sitting, breathing—they all were accompanied by lightning strikes diffused through my body.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 May 2026
  • These initiatives reflect the massive adoption of AI that should be accompanied by guarding the state residents against the serious risk of hallucination.
    Mohamed Suliman, Boston Herald, 15 May 2026
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  • Duffy's tenure has coincided with a chaotic time for air travel, from aviation disasters to shutdown shortages to financial woes caused by high jet fuel prices.
    Rachel Treisman, NPR, 12 May 2026
  • Many of these spots also host farm dinners, cider tastings, and pick-your-own flower nights throughout the summer—check local calendars for events that might coincide with your trip.
    Hannah Howard, Travel + Leisure, 12 May 2026

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

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