as in occurrence
the occurrence or existence of several things at once
a difficult economic situation marked by the coexistence of inflation and unemployment
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Recent Examples of coexistence
However, rights groups say implementation, transparency in releases and broader reforms will determine its lasting impact on Venezuela’s pursuit of peace and democratic coexistence.
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Alessandra Freitas, CNN Money, 20 Feb. 2026
The story of coexistence is important.
—Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2026
The Urban Coyote Research Project released an article detailing how to prevent conflict with coyotes, noting the importance of coexistence in non-threatening situations.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Jan. 2026
Anjali Ranadivé, daughter of Sacramento Kings owner Vivek Ranadivé, was one of several environmentalists who urged lawmakers to restore and increase funding for a program to support coexistence with wolves.
—Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Italy has been a vital partner in these efforts, recognizing that confronting antisemitism is inseparable from defending democratic norms and historical truth, and promoting a culture of respect and peaceful coexistence through education, remembrance and the firm defense of human rights.
—Brian Siegal, Sun Sentinel, 22 Jan. 2026
This symbolic act, inherited from Christian tradition, commemorates the protection of Baby Jesus from the persecution of King Herod and reinforces values such as unity, faith, and coexistence.
—Nadia Cantú, AZCentral.com, 6 Jan. 2026
With this abundance came a greater capacity for tolerance, pluralism, and peaceful coexistence.
—Veronique De Rugy, Oc Register, 25 Dec. 2025
The future beacons for the coexistence of the two methods, contrary to one replacing the other.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 25 Dec. 2025
Alessandra Freitas, CNN Money, 20 Feb. 2026
The story of coexistence is important.
—Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2026
The Urban Coyote Research Project released an article detailing how to prevent conflict with coyotes, noting the importance of coexistence in non-threatening situations.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Jan. 2026
Anjali Ranadivé, daughter of Sacramento Kings owner Vivek Ranadivé, was one of several environmentalists who urged lawmakers to restore and increase funding for a program to support coexistence with wolves.
—Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Italy has been a vital partner in these efforts, recognizing that confronting antisemitism is inseparable from defending democratic norms and historical truth, and promoting a culture of respect and peaceful coexistence through education, remembrance and the firm defense of human rights.
—Brian Siegal, Sun Sentinel, 22 Jan. 2026
This symbolic act, inherited from Christian tradition, commemorates the protection of Baby Jesus from the persecution of King Herod and reinforces values such as unity, faith, and coexistence.
—Nadia Cantú, AZCentral.com, 6 Jan. 2026
With this abundance came a greater capacity for tolerance, pluralism, and peaceful coexistence.
—Veronique De Rugy, Oc Register, 25 Dec. 2025
The future beacons for the coexistence of the two methods, contrary to one replacing the other.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 25 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coexistence
Noun
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Although not a common occurrence, many hundreds of mud volcanoes occur on land, including in the United States, said Manga, who studies them.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
27 Feb. 2026
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This is the glory of the next total lunar eclipse, and that colorful display is one reason why this occurrence one of the best astronomical events to see with the naked eye.—
Dean Regas,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
27 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The coincidence sparked a wave of commentary on social media.—
Chase Jordan,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Feb. 2026
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Side sleepers with chronic neck pain swear by the Osteo Cervical Pillow, which by no coincidence, is an Amazon best-seller.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Feb. 2026
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“Coexistence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coexistence. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.
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