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 So what makes some siblings best friends while others just coexist? Jenna Ryu, SELF, 4 Feb. 2026 His relationship with film is inextricably linked with his home town, Recife—a port city where attractive beaches and high-rise developments coexist with sprawling favelas and rampant crime. Stephania Taladrid, New Yorker, 1 Feb. 2026 Quiet healing calls as compassionate Venus redirects lucky Jupiter, guiding your 12th House of Solitude to coexist with your 5th House of Parties. Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 31 Jan. 2026 Coastal development and habitat destruction threaten remaining overwintering sites, though some communities show conservation and growth can coexist. Meg Tanaka, Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for coexist
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  • He was arrested after authorities found $10,000 in his truck, and 175 pounds of marijuana in the trunk of an accompanying car driven by an associate.
    Mac Engel February 13, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Feb. 2026
  • Several classrooms, a kitchen, a cafeteria and an on-site laundry room accompany the 18-unit building.
    F. Amanda Tugade, Des Moines Register, 13 Feb. 2026
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  • That was the preliminary benchmark revision, an annual first-look estimate that coincides with the release of the first-quarter QCEW data.
    Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 11 Feb. 2026
  • Her career hiatus coincided with the termination of her conservatorship – which lasted nearly 14 years – in November 2021, following a case that brought intense scrutiny to her personal life and troubled past and also prompted a movement led by longtime fans.
    Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026

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“Coexist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coexist. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.

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