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the occurrence or existence of several things at once
a difficult economic situation marked by the coexistence of inflation and unemployment
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Recent Examples of coexistence
Managing the process technologically can be a significant benefit, with configurations allowing some degree of coexistence between programs, providing a much greater window for change.
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Thomas Berndorfer, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
Activists from Standing Together, an Israeli Palestinian coexistence group, moved in to try to stop the confrontation, video circulated by the organization showed.
—Julia Frankel, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
The image is both comic and oddly fitting, encapsulating the strange coexistence of weight and surface that runs through both Spark’s fiction and Schiaparelli’s design.
—Literary Hub, 11 May 2026
Seong Won also said the ceremony reflected early steps toward coexistence between humans and machines in cultural and spiritual spaces.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 6 May 2026
The gathering draws both local worshippers and members of the diaspora returning to their ancestral roots and has long been seen as a symbol of coexistence, attracting Muslim visitors alongside Jewish pilgrims.
—ABC News, 6 May 2026
At its core, Zionism embraces the idea of regional coexistence, reflected in Israel’s long-standing efforts to pursue peace, from its agreements with Egypt and Jordan to the Abraham Accords and other regional initiatives.
—Elad Strohmayer, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
The move comes two years after funding for a similar wildlife coexistence program expired.
—Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026
Many of these stemmed from the uneasy coexistence of political parties with religion – which was newly protected by the First Amendment – and with the Catholic Church in particular.
—Derek Arnold, The Conversation, 6 Apr. 2026
Thomas Berndorfer, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
Activists from Standing Together, an Israeli Palestinian coexistence group, moved in to try to stop the confrontation, video circulated by the organization showed.
—Julia Frankel, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
The image is both comic and oddly fitting, encapsulating the strange coexistence of weight and surface that runs through both Spark’s fiction and Schiaparelli’s design.
—Literary Hub, 11 May 2026
Seong Won also said the ceremony reflected early steps toward coexistence between humans and machines in cultural and spiritual spaces.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 6 May 2026
The gathering draws both local worshippers and members of the diaspora returning to their ancestral roots and has long been seen as a symbol of coexistence, attracting Muslim visitors alongside Jewish pilgrims.
—ABC News, 6 May 2026
At its core, Zionism embraces the idea of regional coexistence, reflected in Israel’s long-standing efforts to pursue peace, from its agreements with Egypt and Jordan to the Abraham Accords and other regional initiatives.
—Elad Strohmayer, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
The move comes two years after funding for a similar wildlife coexistence program expired.
—Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026
Many of these stemmed from the uneasy coexistence of political parties with religion – which was newly protected by the First Amendment – and with the Catholic Church in particular.
—Derek Arnold, The Conversation, 6 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coexistence
Noun
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These kinds of encounters become an everyday occurrence at the festival.—
Steven Gaydos,
Variety,
15 May 2026
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Its occurrence is predictable, but the crappie spawn by no means guarantees coolers brimming with fish.—
John Phillips,
Outdoor Life,
14 May 2026
Noun
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The choice of destination for Kate’s first trip abroad since her 2024 cancer diagnosis is no coincidence as early years development is the signature cause of the mother of three who will one day be queen.—
Silvia Stellacci,
Chicago Tribune,
13 May 2026
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The choice of destination for her first trip abroad since her 2024 cancer diagnosis is no coincidence, as early years development is the signature cause for Kate, the mother of three who will one day be queen.—
Jean-Nicholas Fievet,
NBC news,
13 May 2026
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“Coexistence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coexistence. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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