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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The species coexist in the same environment.
Can the two countries peacefully coexist?
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For residential, commercial, and communal spaces to coexist harmoniously, careful planning and design are essential.
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Shannon McMahon, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Dec. 2024
For residential, commercial, and communal spaces to coexist harmoniously, careful planning and design are essential.
—Angelica Krystle Donati, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
The move to a later schedule is an encouraging example of a species doing its part to coexist in a bustling megalopolis, according to researchers from UC Davis and other institutions who conducted the study.
—Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
While Grinding Gear Games has tweaked the presence of certain league content over the years, Path of Exile gradually became an amalgamation of mechanics and game modes coexisting together — on top of an already complex RPG.
—Diego Argüello, Rolling Stone, 6 Dec. 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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