coexistent

adjective

Definition of coexistentnext
1
as in concurrent
existing or occurring at the same period of time the theory that there were two coexistent hominids inhabiting that region

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in attending
present at the same time and place a disorder that is often coexistent with a deficiency of certain vitamins

Synonyms & Similar Words

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for coexistent
  1. concurrent
  2. attendant
  3. synchronous
  4. accompanying
  5. synchronic
  6. associated
  7. coincident
Adjective
  • Missouri would have been the only state in the country with such a requirement, called a concurrent majority, according to a review of state ballot measure rules compiled by the National Conference of State Legislatures.
    — Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 5 Aug. 2026
  • The Basel location opened at Rheinsprung 1 in 2019, concurrent with Art Basel’s flagship fair, at which Gagosian was exhibiting.
    — News Desk, Artforum, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of concurrent
Adjective
  • The Very Online meanness, and attendant allegations of sexism and élitism, carries echoes of the rift between the Clintonites and the Bernie Bros; El-Sayed has talked openly of using a victory to shape the 2028 Presidential field.
    — Jon Allsop, New Yorker, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Although the prohibition started as a safety measure, subsequent defenses of the law have included protecting accessibility, independent gas stations and attendant jobs.
    — Brian Delp, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
Definition of attendant
Adjective
  • Satellites operating in sun-synchronous orbit receive steady solar energy, providing a consistent power source without depending on Earth’s electrical grid.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The three-stage rocket is designed to deliver a payload of up to 1,300 kg to a Sun-synchronous orbit.
    — Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 31 July 2026
Definition of synchronous
Adjective
  • But in 2011, the designer was arrested for antisemitic and racist incidents, which is sparking a backlash to his selection as the subject of the Met's exhibit and its accompanying gala.
    — Morgan Evans, USA Today, 3 Aug. 2026
  • The track, and its accompanying music video, references definitive symbols and figures from Puerto Rico’s pro-independence movement, from activist Eugenio María de Hostos to the light blue flag.
    — Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 31 July 2026
Definition of accompanying
Adjective
  • For his last runway collection, unveiled in September, Michele constructed a parallel universe of side-by-side shows separated by a wall that when lifted revealed twins in identical looks in synchronic stride.
    — Colleen Barry, Fortune, 24 Nov. 2022
Definition of synchronic
Adjective
  • Tracey Amon is seeking the complete valuation report and all associated work product, including the list of artworks examined, comparables considered, the valuation methodology, and all relevant correspondence.
    — Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Studies also suggest that individuals with migraine are more susceptible to brain freeze, probably because the trigeminal nerve and its associated pain pathways are already hypersensitive.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of associated
Adjective
  • Accelerating human evolution coincident with the development of agriculture increased redheadedness and decreased male-pattern baldness.
    — Ann Manov, Harpers Magazine, 23 June 2026
  • In a separate announcement, but with coincident timing, WestJet also announced a stopover plan in Calgary.
    — Don Tse, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026
Definition of coincident
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Browse Nearby Words

coexistence
coexistent
coexisting
See all Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Coexistent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coexistent. Accessed 10 Aug. 2026.

Copy Citation
Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster

Word of the Day

Listen to the pronunciation of pedagogical

See Definitions and Examples »

Popular in Grammar & Usage

See More

7 Pairs of Commonly Confused Words

Merriam-Webster’s Great Big List of Words You Love to Hate

Is that lie 'bald-faced' or 'bold-faced'?

'A' or 'an'? What about before 'h'? An Indefinite Article Guide

Why is '-ed' sometimes pronounced at the end of a word?
See More

Popular in Wordplay

See More

The Longest Long Words List

It's a Scorcher! Words for the Summer Heat

14 Phobias You Probably Haven't Heard Of

The Words of the Week - Aug. 7

12 Lovely and Unusual Words for the Natural World
See More

Popular

See More

7 Pairs of Commonly Confused Words

The Longest Long Words List

It's a Scorcher! Words for the Summer Heat
See More

Games & Quizzes

See All
Play Quordle: Guess all four words in a limited number of tries. Each of your guesses must be a real 5-letter word.
Quordle Can you solve 4 words at once?
Play Blossom: Solve today's spelling word game by finding as many words as you can using just 7 letters. Longer words score more points.
Blossom Pick the best words!
Play Missing Letter: a crossword with a twist. Each of the 25 puzzle words start with a different letter of the alphabet. Which letter is missing?
The Missing Letter A daily crossword with a twist
fridge-magnet-letters
Drop a Letter Quiz August 2026 Drop a letter from a word to make a totally diffe...
See All