COEXIST Synonyms: 15 Similar and Opposite Words

coexist

verb

ˌkō-ig-ˈzist

Definition of coexist

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 Along with texture, thoughtfully selecting skin-care-forward ingredients that could seamlessly coexist with complexion coverage and broad-spectrum sun protection was just as essential. — Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 30 July 2026 Those adaptations can coexist with chronic stress, depleted sleep and choices that were never freely available. — Kristin Vance Richards, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026 The village’s Sikh landowners and Muslim tenant farmers have coexisted for generations. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 July 2026 Eckstein’s alchemic mix continues upstairs in the private suite, where a 1930s Swedish ceiling fixture, 19th-century Austrian wall hangings, Ghanaian textiles, and a rare 1950 side table by Pierre Guariche for Trefac Meurop coexist in harmony. — David Foxley, Architectural Digest, 23 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for coexist

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The 130 units sit adjacent to the MARTA Lindbergh Station and will be accompanied with 10,000 square feet of affordable commercial space.

— Elijah Megginson, AJC.com, 6 Aug. 2026
There’s a large analog central tachometer accompanied by physical toggle switches and an analog aviation style compass.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 5 Aug. 2026

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The researchers found that the behavioral transitions coincided with changes in gene expression across those tissues, suggesting the shifts reflected underlying biological changes rather than changes in behavior alone.

— Panashe Matemba-Mutasa, Mercury News, 5 Aug. 2026
But Bret’s suspicions soon grow darker and more intense when Robert’s arrival coincides with a string of teen murders within their cozy Beverly Hills bubble.

— Ben Travers, IndieWire, 5 Aug. 2026

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