coexist
verb
co·ex·ist
ˌkō-ig-ˈzist 
coexisted; coexisting; coexists
1
: to exist together or at the same time
2
: to live in peace with each other especially as a matter of policy
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Examples of coexist in a Sentence
The species coexist in the same environment.
Can the two countries peacefully coexist?
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The project aims to capture the diversity of women's attire across different regions, exploring how cultural heritage and modern fashion trends coexist in Greece today.
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Photovogue, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2024
Two movies coexisted — one that was a thriller and the other one that was a movie that documented immigration — in two tones.
—Scott Feinberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Oct. 2024
The Great Elephant Migration does a beautiful job of discussing the importance of coexisting with wild animals.
—Kelli Bender, People.com, 15 Oct. 2024
Paper flowers coexist with wicker urns sprouting real geraniums.
—Mitchell Owens, Architectural Digest, 11 Oct. 2024
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Photovogue, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2024
Two movies coexisted — one that was a thriller and the other one that was a movie that documented immigration — in two tones.
—Scott Feinberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Oct. 2024
The Great Elephant Migration does a beautiful job of discussing the importance of coexisting with wild animals.
—Kelli Bender, People.com, 15 Oct. 2024
Paper flowers coexist with wicker urns sprouting real geraniums.
—Mitchell Owens, Architectural Digest, 11 Oct. 2024
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coexist
verb
co·ex·ist
ˌkō-ig-ˈzist
1
: to exist together or at the same time
2
: to live in peace with each other
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