Definition of coexistnext
as in to accompany
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 coexist At Gwanghwamun, a massive concentration of people at the center coexisted with smaller clusters scattered across the city, and all of them—connected by the same time and the same rhythm—were folded into the same event. Yook Jihun, Popular Science, 26 Mar. 2026 The Bolaven Plateau is a place where remnants of ancient volcanic activity, such as lava cliffs and extinct volcanic craters, coexist with lush natural landscapes that feature breathtaking waterfalls, deep gorges, and dramatic riverscapes. Jasmine Ting, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Mar. 2026 Western fashion and beauty became influential, coexisting in art and life. Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 20 Mar. 2026 Zuniga allows these disparate perspectives to coexist without overexplaining. Vrinda Jagota, Pitchfork, 19 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for coexist
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  • There has been an apparent rise in reported fireball incidents accompanied by sonic booms, especially in the United States, according to statistics from the American Meteor Society and recent reports in March 2026.
    Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2026
  • The Austrian government plans to accompany the ban with an effort to beef up schools' teaching of how to use media and deal with artificial intelligence.
    ABC News, ABC News, 27 Mar. 2026
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  • Since February, the average price nationwide for a gallon of oil has increased by about a dollar, coinciding with the rising cost of a barrel of oil, which has topped more than $100 a barrel, according to Brent crude, the global oil benchmark.
    Noe Padilla, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
  • Next year will see the return of Desert X, which for the first time will keep its large-scale, site-specific installations up for six months, timed to coincide with other SoCal cultural happenings including the Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival and Frieze.
    Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2026

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“Coexist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coexist. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.

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