coexisting 1 of 2

adjective

Definition of coexistingnext
1
as in concurrent
existing or occurring at the same period of time coexisting but widely separated cultures that had no knowledge of one another

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2
as in attending
present at the same time and place coexisting beliefs

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coexisting

2 of 2

verb

present participle of coexist
as in accompanying
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 Synonyms for coexisting
  1. concurrent
  2. accompanying
  3. synchronous
  4. attendant
  5. coinciding
  6. synchronic
  7. associated
  8. synchronizing
Adjective
  • And Carpenter now owns the longest such streak among women, surpassing Cardi B, who had three concurrent top 10s for four weeks in 2018.
    Jason Lipshutz, Billboard, 16 Dec. 2024
  • In addition to four straight EPL titles, last season saw City become the first club to hold concurrent titles in the FA Cup, UEFA Champions League, FIFA Club World Cup and UEFA Super Cup, in addition to the Premier League trophy.
    Brendan Coffey, Sportico.com, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of concurrent
Verb
  • Sunday’s incident with Moore also is the second time that Jenner has been involved in an awkward viral moment while accompanying her boyfriend Chalamet to the Golden Globes.
    Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 6 Jan. 2025
  • The sword might have been a gift from a royal, Sayer adds, and it may have been used for generations—signifying social status—before accompanying its last owner to the grave.
    Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of accompanying
Adjective
  • Lucky for Southerners, our region is home to all kinds of one-of-a-kind natural experience—from catching the synchronous fireflies in Great Smoky Mountain National Park or Congaree National Park to kayaking to see bioluminescent plankton in Vero Beach, Florida.
    Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 26 Dec. 2024
  • More than half the day has to be live for it to be considered synchronous.
    Katie Wiseman, The Indianapolis Star, 3 Dec. 2024
Definition of synchronous
Adjective
  • Following Major Offseason Surgery Rose chuckled, nodding, and subsequently hugged Reinsdorf and other attendant Bulls staffers.
    Dan Perry, Newsweek, 5 Jan. 2025
  • But for those who aren’t as interested in a private trip and its attendant high cost, there’s a new eight day option.
    Laurie Werner, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
Definition of attendant
Verb
  • The study show that a major volcanic pulse occurred about 30,000 years before the impact, coinciding with at least a 5 degrees cooling of the climate.
    David Bressan, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • And, coinciding with the holiday, the space station could easily double as Santa's sleigh to innocent eyes.
    Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of coinciding
Adjective
  • With a lockable synchronic-tilt mechanism and special Z-Shape design, the Kaiser 2 can accommodate a weight up to 180kg, quite a bit more than normal mechanisms on office chairs and the back can be reclined to an angle of 160 degrees which can be locked when not in rocking mode.
    Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 11 Oct. 2021
  • For his last runway collection, unveiled in September, Michele constructed a parallel universe of side-by-side shows separated by a wall that when lifted revealed twins in identical looks in synchronic stride.
    Colleen Barry, Fortune, 24 Nov. 2022
Definition of synchronic
Adjective
  • Part of the reason for this appears to be the expectation that mortgage rates may decline in future and the associated uncertainty for long-term rates.
    Simon Moore, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
  • The District of Columbia deserves full enforcement of the Clean Water Act and all applicable laws to ensure the full restoration of the Anacostia River and associated waterways.
    Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
Definition of associated
Verb
  • By synchronizing their movements with the robot, the human operator can use the machinery to perform complex tasks that require both power and finesse.
    Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 21 Dec. 2024
  • That’s why leaning on a multifamily office that is experienced in sorting, managing and synchronizing the cash flow of HNW and UHNW families can be so invaluable.
    Sharon Olson, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of synchronizing
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