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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Both versions coexisted in No. 3 Boise State’s 31-14 loss to No. 6 Penn State in the Playoff quarterfinals at the Fiesta Bowl on Tuesday night.
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Justin Williams, The Athletic, 1 Jan. 2025
Through Mexico Giveaways, Gabriela Barron demonstrates that business success and community support can coexist, providing a model for future leaders and redefining approaches to giving back.
—Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 28 Dec. 2024
The events after injecting the substance turn into a battleground as Elisabeth’s disregard for the rules governing her and Sue’s shared body required to coexist leads to her deterioration.
—Robert Lang, Deadline, 4 Dec. 2024
Shipman, however, believed critical analysis and appreciation could coexist.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2024
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Justin Williams, The Athletic, 1 Jan. 2025
Through Mexico Giveaways, Gabriela Barron demonstrates that business success and community support can coexist, providing a model for future leaders and redefining approaches to giving back.
—Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 28 Dec. 2024
The events after injecting the substance turn into a battleground as Elisabeth’s disregard for the rules governing her and Sue’s shared body required to coexist leads to her deterioration.
—Robert Lang, Deadline, 4 Dec. 2024
Shipman, however, believed critical analysis and appreciation could coexist.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 29 Nov. 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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