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

Pricing Shifts The expeditious pace of AI innovation is changing how organizations pay for technology at a concurrent rate.

— Jesse Stockall, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
However, a closer look at the data reveals that the uptick reflects a very low starting level and a concurrent drop on the far right.

— Farnoush Amiri, Los Angeles Times, 16 July 2026

Definition of concurrent

Adjective

Newsom has often faulted local regulations and attendant political pushback against new housing for California’s housing and homelessness crises.

— Lia Russell July 13, Sacbee.com, 13 July 2026
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

Definition of attendant

Adjective

Most of the time, propulsion to the front wheels comes from a second electric motor, also connected to the eCVT; this permanent-magnet synchronous traction motor has an output of 203 hp (151 kW) and 201 lb-ft (272 Nm).

— Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 16 July 2026
Synchronous fireflies Some North Carolina fireflies are synchronous, drawing large crowds to watch the tiny insects light up in unison.

— Eva Flowe July 7, Charlotte Observer, 7 July 2026

Definition of synchronous

Adjective

Kennedy made the changes unilaterally rather than going through a panel of experts, as has long been standard, and Spear wrote the accompanying report justifying the changes, according to three people familiar with the process.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 16 July 2026
D’Arcy pointed out that that the accompanying campaign feels authentic to Ortiz’s personal style while showcasing the versatility of the collection.

— Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 15 July 2026

Definition of accompanying

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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