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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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 coexisting
Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 30 Aug. 2025
These coexisting protections can complicate matters, however.
—Joseph Choi, The Hill, 27 Aug. 2025
However, some cats do develop strong social bonds, enjoying each other's company, cuddling, and coexisting peacefully.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Aug. 2025
Think match highlights alongside behind-the-scenes glimpses, trending memes, and intimate pre-game rituals — all coexisting seamlessly in one consistent feed.
—Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2025
Verb
The press release continues that because these artifacts were heavier than the sand could settle, previous studies might not have accounted for different dates coexisting.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 30 Aug. 2025
These coexisting protections can complicate matters, however.
—Joseph Choi, The Hill, 27 Aug. 2025
However, some cats do develop strong social bonds, enjoying each other's company, cuddling, and coexisting peacefully.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Aug. 2025
Think match highlights alongside behind-the-scenes glimpses, trending memes, and intimate pre-game rituals — all coexisting seamlessly in one consistent feed.
—Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coexisting
Adjective
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Missouri would be the only state in the country with such a requirement, called a concurrent majority, according to a review of state ballot measure rules compiled by the National Conference of State Legislatures.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
9 Sep. 2025
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Silksong just passed up yesterday’s 562,000 concurrent Steam playercount record, a stunning number for a $20 indie game, though obviously boosted by its mythological status after seven years of waiting from fans.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The dispute was heard by an arbitrator (and not a judge) because, per SPAC language and accompanying NBPA regulations, player-agent disputes are subject to arbitration.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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As of publication, the song and its accompanying video are only available on social media.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Shift from synchronous to asynchronous communication.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Our love for independence and self-reliance cannot help but be synchronous with loneliness.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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In their 2014 manifesto, the European leftist collective Plan C wrote that each age of capitalism comes with an attendant affect.—
P.E. Moskowitz
September 11,
Literary Hub,
11 Sep. 2025
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The conference call did not so much address the controversy as paint the campaigns — and the attendant exposure — as a kind of marketing masterclass.—
Evan Clark,
Footwear News,
3 Sep. 2025
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The news about the rocket test was published coinciding with North Korea’s 77th Day of the Foundation of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, an anniversary around which Pyongyang has tested weapons in the past.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
9 Sep. 2025
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Kensington Palace confirmed that William will carry out royal duties Monday through Wednesday, directly coinciding with Harry’s planned public appearances.—
Simon Perry,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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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
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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
Adjective
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The National Veterinary Services Laboratories said the strain resembles one found in California, the department said, adding that with care, dairy cattle typically recover with little to no associated mortality.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
16 Sep. 2025
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Previous studies have found that people living with type 2 diabetes have a 2 to 6 times higher risk of sepsis and worse associated illness and death compared to people without diabetes.—
Hannah Millington,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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From an outcome perspective, these rowers were synchronizing power and rhythm in perfect alignment.—
Jerry Cahn,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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However, by dividing the laser energy into two separate pulses and synchronizing them with precision, the scientists managed to halt the melting mid-process and lock the material into a new, metastable form.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Aug. 2025
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“Coexisting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coexisting. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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