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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

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2
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for coexistent
  1. concurrent
  2. attendant
  3. synchronous
  4. accompanying
  5. synchronic
  6. associated
  7. coincident
Adjective
  • Rebuild versus close The imperative to close all or portions of campuses potentially competes with the concurrent high priority of providing students with safe, up-to-date, fully resourced and inviting education environments.
    — Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2026
  • The fallout of the COVID-19 shutdowns and the concurrent writer and actors strikes of 2023 has left an indelible mark on the entertainment industry.
    — Justin Birnbaum, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of concurrent
Adjective
  • While in Congress, Cárdenas helped González navigate her immigration status and the attendant anguish that came with it.
    — Jesús Rodríguez, New Yorker, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Nearly 80 years later, New Jersey remains a lone holdout, legally locking in thousands of attendant jobs.
    — Jason Dressel, Fortune, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of attendant
Adjective
  • Amanda Kocon, Edmentum's chief strategy and operating officer, said the interface looks like an online college course where students work through activities and videos, with options for synchronous instruction through video calls and office hours.
    — Lucy Tobier, IndyStar, 18 Aug. 2026
  • North Carolina is also home to synchronous fireflies, another bioluminescent species that lights up on land.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of synchronous
Adjective
  • Photographed by Mario Sorrenti, Cruise shows off his physique in the accompanying fashion spread, including a nearly shirtless look that proves the action star remains in fighting form.
    — Sameen Chaudhry, USA Today, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Games and traditions alike were severely altered or outright shut down as a result of the pandemic and its accompanying lunacy, and the Florida Gators' football program especially felt the brunt of this.
    — Austin Perry OutKick, FOXNews.com, 10 Sep. 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
  • As a result, the district cancelled the event and any associated field trips and is planning on rescheduling with a new speaker.
    — Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2026
  • There is something inherently unsettling about any public expression of support for a confessed killer, but these gatherings and their associated social-media movements have not seemed aimed at improving Clancy’s odds of success in court.
    — Elizabeth Bruenig, The Atlantic, 4 Sep. 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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“Coexistent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coexistent. Accessed 19 Sep. 2026.

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