COEXISTENT Synonyms: 44 Similar and Opposite Words

coexistent

adjective

Definition of coexistent

as in concurrent

existing or occurring at the same period of time the theory that there were two coexistent hominids inhabiting that region

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as in attending

present at the same time and place a disorder that is often coexistent with a deficiency of certain vitamins

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Adjective

Missouri would be the only state in the country with such a requirement, often called a concurrent majority, according to a list of state ballot measure rules compiled by the National Conference of State Legislatures.

— Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 30 June 2026
Separate from the murder case, Murdaugh pleaded guilty to dozens of financial crimes and remains behind bars on concurrent state and federal sentences of 27 and 40 years.

— Eric Levenson, CNN Money, 29 June 2026

Definition of concurrent

Adjective

As a result, Earth would then have to endure not one big impact but a whole series of smaller ones, with all the attendant consequences.

— Govert Schilling, Scientific American, 27 June 2026
This implies that the artificial intelligence investment boom and the attendant surge in semiconductor stocks will continue.

— Tobias Burns, CNBC, 24 June 2026

Definition of attendant

Adjective

This 10,000-acre state park, an International Dark Sky Park, is considered one of the best places in West Virginia to see fireflies, including the synchronous type.

— Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 1 July 2026
And every spring, thousands of people throw their names into a lottery for a chance to witness synchronous fireflies in the Smokies.

— USA TODAY Network, USA Today, 10 June 2026

Definition of synchronous

Adjective

Scott began at GOOD working on the 2012 showcase album Cruel Summer and its accompanying short film.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 July 2026
The accompanying music video is just as tender, featuring Mike with his guitar on a beach in the north of England.

— Selena Fragassi, SPIN, 7 July 2026

Definition of accompanying

Adjective

Pineapple contains bromelain, a group of protein-digesting enzymes, which help your body better digest and absorb protein foods and their associated nutrients.

— Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 3 July 2026
Guests can take part in an associated passport program until July 31.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 1 July 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

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