coexist

verb

co·​ex·​ist ˌkō-ig-ˈzist How to pronounce coexist (audio)
coexisted; coexisting; coexists
Synonyms of coexist

intransitive verb

1
: to exist together or at the same time
2
: to live in peace with each other especially as a matter of policy
coexistence
ˌkō-ig-ˈzi-stən(t)s How to pronounce coexist (audio)
noun
coexistent
ˌkō-ig-ˈzi-stənt How to pronounce coexist (audio)
adjective

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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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If a brand sells more of every style but introduces many more styles, efficiency per garment can coexist with rising production, resource use and post-consumer waste. — Jessica Binns, Vogue, 26 Oct. 2026 Singer demonstrates how timeless design and exceptional interior quality can coexist with everyday usability. — New Atlas, 25 Oct. 2026 Circana also notes that prestige and luxury brands continue to grow, suggesting dupe demand and premium demand can coexist within the same shopper. — Ashley Lynch, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2026 There are some questions about how that All-Star starting four plus Edgecombe will coexist when all have been the primary ballhandlers on their respective teams in the past. — CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for coexist

Word History

First Known Use

1667, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of coexist was in 1667

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coexist

verb
co·​ex·​ist ˌkō-ig-ˈzist How to pronounce coexist (audio)
1
: to exist together or at the same time
2
: to live in peace with each other
coexistence
-ˈzis-tən(t)s How to pronounce coexist (audio)
noun
coexistent
-tənt How to pronounce coexist (audio)
adjective
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