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

It was also used in the Israel-Hezbollah war, concurrent with the Israel-Hamas War, that saw heavy destruction in the Dahieh district as well as villages throughout southern Lebanon.

— Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 July 2026
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

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

In addition to paying taxes on the income at a lower rate today, your IRA account balances are reduced, lowering the future RMD and the associated future tax liability.

— Monish Verma, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
Phase two, starting in spring 2028, will involve building out at least three sit-down restaurants and four fast-food eateries, plus several other retailers and associated parking spaces.

— Ilana Arougheti July 10, Kansas City Star, 10 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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