1
as in concurrent
existing or occurring at the same period of time
coexisting but widely separated cultures that had no knowledge of one another
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2
as in attending
present at the same time and place
coexisting beliefs
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as in accompanying
to occur or exist at the same time
two nations that should be able to coexist without conflict
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Recent Examples of coexisting
Rebecca Van Laer
september 30, Literary Hub, 30 Sep. 2025
Dearborn has often been slandered for simply coexisting peacefully, because the truth is, some people are uncomfortable, and frankly upset about seeing church steeples and mosque domes share the same skyline on roads.
—Niraj Warikoo, Freep.com, 24 Sep. 2025
The press release continues that because these artifacts were heavier than the sand could settle, previous studies might not have accounted for different dates coexisting.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 30 Aug. 2025
These coexisting protections can complicate matters, however.
—Joseph Choi, The Hill, 27 Aug. 2025
However, some cats do develop strong social bonds, enjoying each other's company, cuddling, and coexisting peacefully.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Aug. 2025
Think match highlights alongside behind-the-scenes glimpses, trending memes, and intimate pre-game rituals — all coexisting seamlessly in one consistent feed.
—Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2025
Verb
In Cat, Katherine Rogers suggests that coexisting with lawless cats flatters our liberal egos.
—Rebecca Van Laer
september 30, Literary Hub, 30 Sep. 2025
Dearborn has often been slandered for simply coexisting peacefully, because the truth is, some people are uncomfortable, and frankly upset about seeing church steeples and mosque domes share the same skyline on roads.
—Niraj Warikoo, Freep.com, 24 Sep. 2025
The press release continues that because these artifacts were heavier than the sand could settle, previous studies might not have accounted for different dates coexisting.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 30 Aug. 2025
These coexisting protections can complicate matters, however.
—Joseph Choi, The Hill, 27 Aug. 2025
However, some cats do develop strong social bonds, enjoying each other's company, cuddling, and coexisting peacefully.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Aug. 2025
Think match highlights alongside behind-the-scenes glimpses, trending memes, and intimate pre-game rituals — all coexisting seamlessly in one consistent feed.
—Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coexisting
Adjective
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Three years after winning the show in 2008, he was sentenced to four years in prison on a drug trafficking charge and a concurrent term of one year for failure to pay income taxes on his $500,000 Big Brother winnings, according to the United States Attorney's Office in Massachusetts.—
Adam England,
PEOPLE,
28 Sep. 2025
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The concurrent efforts in testing, sustainment preparation and infrastructure investments clearly illustrate our commitment to providing unmatched capabilities to deter and defeat threats well into the future.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
21 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The episode and accompanying fashion show were in support of Kelce’s charity, 87 and Running, which empowers disadvantaged youth by providing resources and support to their communities in the areas of education, business, athletics, STEM, and the arts.—
Meredith Wilshere,
PEOPLE,
4 Oct. 2025
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The accompanying video counts down from 2025 to 1995 with a flip-book of performance footage from throughout the years, as well as a compilation of the different fonts used to spell out the band’s name before tossing to a throwback series of shots of the five men from their earliest days together.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
3 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Williams also praised the chair for its slim profile, synchronous tilt, and adjustable lumbar support that make the seat suitable for long working hours.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
25 Sep. 2025
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Shift from synchronous to asynchronous communication.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Variety is maintaining a log of all the other editions and their attendant cover art; most were only available at Swift’s webstore and sold out almost immediately upon being announced for sale.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
24 Sep. 2025
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For many Americans, sports fandom is almost akin to a religious experience, with all the attendant emotions that go along with it.—
Alex Apatoff,
PEOPLE,
23 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Some fans point to the absence of Will Muschamp, who went to an off-field role after the 2023 season, coinciding with the defense slipping last year.—
Seth Emerson,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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Consumer sentiment fell more than 7 points from December 2018 to January 2019, coinciding with the most recent government shutdown, according to a Committee for Responsible Federal Budget analysis of University of Michigan survey data.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
30 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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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
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With a lockable synchronic-tilt mechanism and special Z-Shape design, the Kaiser 2 can accommodate a weight up to 180kg, quite a bit more than normal mechanisms on office chairs and the back can be reclined to an angle of 160 degrees which can be locked when not in rocking mode.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes,
11 Oct. 2021
Adjective
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Under the terms of the policy, importers bringing these goods into the EU will be required to purchase CBAM certificates to cover their associated emissions.—
Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
30 Sep. 2025
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Meanwhile, a tropical wave near Hispaniola, Turks and Caicos and eastern Cuba is expected to move closer to the Bahamas, with an associated low-pressure area forming into a tropical depression.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
26 Sep. 2025
Verb
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By synchronizing the times buses arrive at the hub, the system will allow passengers to easily catch the next bus.—
Killian Baarlaer,
Louisville Courier Journal,
23 Sep. 2025
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Successful product launches depend on synchronizing engineering, product, legal, compliance, actuarial and distribution teams, often across global locations and time zones, requiring sophisticated program management capabilities.—
Harneet Kalra,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Coexisting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coexisting. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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