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
Examples of coexist in a Sentence
The species coexist in the same environment.
Can the two countries peacefully coexist?
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Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2025
Despite the vision of a do-it-all platform that can handle any financial transaction in seconds, many experts believe that multiple, specialized apps may continue to coexist.
—Zennon Kapron, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
Cholula Puebla Cholula, in the shadow of the smoking Popocatépetl volcano, is a town where ancient history, the colonial period, and modern life coexist.
—Meagan Drillinger, AFAR Media, 28 Mar. 2025
The 17th iteration is thought to have died, which leads to Mickey 18, but when the other didn’t perish, 17 and 18 have to figure out how to coexist.
Join our Watch Party!
—Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 8 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for coexist
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“Coexist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/coexist. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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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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