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

All share a similar ineffable sweetbitterness and its attendant experiences.

— Tamar Adler, Vogue, 29 Sep. 2026
The incomplete updates leave the city’s taxpayers with less information than promised on matters such as who is winning business — and the attendant jobs and profits — from contracts that soared to $687 million in value last year.

— James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of attendant

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

But appropriate counseling depends on the precise diagnosis, gestational age, associated abnormalities, prognosis and maternal circumstances.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 3 Oct. 2026
Wildfires California created first-in-the-nation standards to test and remediate homes damaged by wildfire smoke and to require insurance companies to pay for associated costs.

— Deputy Managing Editor, Los Angeles Times, 3 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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