COEXISTING Synonyms: 56 Similar and Opposite Words

coexisting 1 of 2

adjective

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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coexisting

2 of 2

verb

present participle of coexist

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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New ways of coexisting Humans have very good reasons to be concerned about potentially harmful species. — Elan Abrell, The Conversation, 22 July 2026 There are, of course, other models of languages coexisting, with varying levels of amity. — Nikhil Krishnan, New Yorker, 20 July 2026 The results of the study, though limited to the Lassen and Harvey wolf packs during a several-month period, underscore the challenges of people coexisting with wolves. — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026 These distinct biases, historically coexisting, are now converging due to artificial intelligence. — Shannon McKeen, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026 Suno’s Brody sees the hobbyists and musicians as coexisting. — Nathan Brackett, Rolling Stone, 25 May 2026 The group recommends using Bearwise, an organization created by biologists across the country to universalize the advice people are given about coexisting with bears. — Eva Flowe may 20, Charlotte Observer, 20 May 2026 At one point, El Reno had at least nine onion-burger joints, but just three remain—Johnnie’s Grill, Robert’s Grill, and Sid’s Diner—all coexisting within two blocks of one another. — George Motz, Southern Living, 6 May 2026 North Carolina’s ‘GatorWise’ campaign In 2025, the NCWRC launched GatorWise, a program designed to educate the public on coexisting with alligators. — Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 21 Apr. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for coexisting

Adjective

Those and lesser sentences on his other counts will run concurrent with one another, for a total 15-year prison sentence, the judge said.

— Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 30 July 2026
Ramirez’s temporary leave of absence and concurrent explanation take place on the heels of other more obfuscated medical leaves that have unfolded this summer.

— Eleanor Jacobs, PEOPLE, 30 July 2026

Definition of concurrent

Adjective

But in 2011, the designer was arrested for antisemitic and racist incidents, which is sparking a backlash to his selection as the subject of the Met's exhibit and its accompanying gala.

— Morgan Evans, USA Today, 3 Aug. 2026
The track, and its accompanying music video, references definitive symbols and figures from Puerto Rico’s pro-independence movement, from activist Eugenio María de Hostos to the light blue flag.

— Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 31 July 2026

Definition of accompanying

Verb

The event’s guest list will consist of an exclusive group of showrunners recognized on Variety’s coinciding 2026 Showrunners Impact List.

— William Earl, Variety, 28 July 2026
The Gwinnett Stripers released Shunk on Monday, according to the official transaction log, coinciding with the decision to move an outfielder off of the big-league roster.

— Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026

Definition of coinciding

Adjective

Satellites operating in sun-synchronous orbit receive steady solar energy, providing a consistent power source without depending on Earth’s electrical grid.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 4 Aug. 2026
The three-stage rocket is designed to deliver a payload of up to 1,300 kg to a Sun-synchronous orbit.

— Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 31 July 2026

Definition of synchronous

Adjective

The Very Online meanness, and attendant allegations of sexism and élitism, carries echoes of the rift between the Clintonites and the Bernie Bros; El-Sayed has talked openly of using a victory to shape the 2028 Presidential field.

— Jon Allsop, New Yorker, 3 Aug. 2026
Although the prohibition started as a safety measure, subsequent defenses of the law have included protecting accessibility, independent gas stations and attendant jobs.

— Brian Delp, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026

Definition of attendant

Verb

For Hyliion, synchronizing multiple KARNO units marks a significant engineering milestone beyond the performance of a single generator.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 Aug. 2026
This can be bolstered by establishing public-private partnerships, synchronizing supply chains, and facilitating the exchange of threat intelligence—no entity should operate in isolation.

— Chuck Brooks, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026

Definition of synchronizing

Adjective

Surgery eligibility is primarily driven by BMI; however, there is a movement to consider waist circumference because of the associated risks, according to Serlie.

— Crystal Gwizdala, Hartford Courant, 1 Aug. 2026
Augsburg’s French centre-back Chrislain Matsima was Palace’s main target, but negotiations have stalled over the transfer fee and associated costs.

— Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 31 July 2026

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