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

Her state sentence will run concurrent to the federal sentence.

— Elijah Westbrook, CBS News, 6 Oct. 2026
He was sentenced to concurrent life terms in federal prison on six charges, nearly 12 years on a firearm conspiracy charge and 10 years on an obstruction of justice charge.

— Angie DiMichele, Sun Sentinel, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of concurrent

Adjective

The rideshare mission, known as Transporter-18, carried 130 payloads into a polar Sun-synchronous orbit.

— Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 2 Oct. 2026
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

Definition of synchronous

Adjective

The nails apply just like traditional press-ons; to swap shades during wear, users simply select a hue in the app and insert the tip of each nail into an accompanying wand, which delivers a small charge of power to change colors.

— Nina Derwin, Time, 15 Oct. 2026
Its accompanying music video, directed by longtime U2 collaborator Anton Corbijn, was filmed in the California desert and satirizes the band as a religious cult in which women do the heavy lifting.

— Alicia Urrea, Billboard, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of accompanying

Adjective

Their interiors are packed with rows of servers in addition to associated hardware, backup generators, and cooling systems.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 Oct. 2026
Heated Rivalry delivered on Bell’s promise to generate shows that resonate locally and go global, with the associated financial and reputational benefits.

— Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 8 Oct. 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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