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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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
Ashley Lutz, Fortune, 13 Oct. 2025
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
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Fortune has explored the paradox of robust asset markets—fueled by equities, real estate, and private investments—coexisting with widespread financial insecurity.
—Ashley Lutz, Fortune, 13 Oct. 2025
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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Mistakes, complaints and promotions The secretary issued several policy memos concurrent with his address aimed at overhauling the inspector general and equal opportunity complaint processes as part of his push to produce more Pattons.—
Davis Winkie,
USA Today,
14 Oct. 2025
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The concurrent carriage deadlines for NBCUniversal and TelevisaUnivision are coincidence.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
2 Oct. 2025
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The foldable design can be packed in the accompanying canvas bag for easy toteability, and the faux leather is water-repellent, too.—
Jamie Allison Sanders,
PEOPLE,
17 Oct. 2025
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In Memphis, they've been seen accompanying local law enforcement.—
Sergio Martínez-Beltrán,
NPR,
17 Oct. 2025
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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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That makes dirty bulking—and its attendant buildup of fat—a less attractive option.—
Yasmin Tayag,
The Atlantic,
17 Oct. 2025
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As the pandemic faded, the debt collection industry roared back, along with the attendant complaints.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
9 Oct. 2025
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Her idyllic life with her husband Aitor (Roberto Álamo) and their teenage son Sebas (Teo Soler) begins to crumble when Félix is released from prison, coinciding with a new wave of crimes that eerily mirror the murders committed 25 years ago.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
21 Oct. 2025
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The results indicate a turning point for Democrats, who have trailed Republicans on this metric for the past four years — coinciding with Biden’s time in office.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
21 Oct. 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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Interestingly, vehicles tend to stay parked at these chargers for shorter periods, likely due to limited curbside parking or associated costs.—
Pranjal Malewar,
New Atlas,
18 Oct. 2025
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They were given over 30 hours of material on a thumbdrive, dash cam footage, body camera recordings, and clips from community Ring cameras, all of which were jumbled, out of date, and often missing the associated audio.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
17 Oct. 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 25 Oct. 2025.
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