as in accompanies
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 coexists
Under normal conditions, this yeast coexists with beneficial bacteria that help keep it in balance.
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Daryl Austin, USA Today, 12 Apr. 2026
If that’s accurate, the trait clearly coexists with exhibitionism and pugnaciousness.
—Ian Parker, New Yorker, 22 Dec. 2025
Walker Preserve Getting out in nature in San Diego County is easy with open spaces like the Walker Preserve, where wildlife coexists alongside neighborhoods and businesses.
—Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Dec. 2025
Today, hunger is driven less by scarcity than by barriers to accessing food in a world where abundance coexists with staggering deprivation.
—Arif Husain, Foreign Affairs, 11 Nov. 2025
In these ecosystems, competition coexists with cooperation.
—Edyta Pacuk, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Daryl Austin, USA Today, 12 Apr. 2026
If that’s accurate, the trait clearly coexists with exhibitionism and pugnaciousness.
—Ian Parker, New Yorker, 22 Dec. 2025
Walker Preserve Getting out in nature in San Diego County is easy with open spaces like the Walker Preserve, where wildlife coexists alongside neighborhoods and businesses.
—Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Dec. 2025
Today, hunger is driven less by scarcity than by barriers to accessing food in a world where abundance coexists with staggering deprivation.
—Arif Husain, Foreign Affairs, 11 Nov. 2025
In these ecosystems, competition coexists with cooperation.
—Edyta Pacuk, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coexists
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The caption accompanies a nine-slide photo gallery capturing Van Der Beek with their six children.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
13 May 2026
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From the beginning, the emphasis centered on preparation, consistency, and respect for the emotional complexity that accompanies divorce and custody matters.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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Natty’s debut coincides with the start of the Nationals’ weekend homestand against the Baltimore Orioles.—
Drew Pittock,
USA Today,
12 May 2026
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The timing of SpaceX’s decision coincides with the company’s preparations to go public with an IPO as soon as this summer.—
Andrew Cunningham,
ArsTechnica,
11 May 2026
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“Coexists.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coexists. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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