coexist
verb
co·ex·ist
ˌkō-ig-ˈzist 
coexisted; coexisting; coexists
1
: to exist together or at the same time
2
: to live in peace with each other especially as a matter of policy
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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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The series gradually balanced its humor with drama, allowing the tragedy of war to coexist with the rules of its sitcom formula.
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Danny Horn, EW.com, 28 Dec. 2024
This new discovery leaves researchers wondering how these predators coexisted in this environment.
—Monica Cull, Discover Magazine, 26 Dec. 2024
When Oklahoma City signed the former New York Knick this past offseason, the vision was for the pair of 7-footers to coexist on the floor while also staggering their minutes some to ensure one was almost always on the court.
—Nick Crain, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
Still, most travelers don’t visit the Galápagos for a swanky experience: A trip to these islands is all about viewing the incredible variety of species that coexist within the region’s ecosystem.
—Nicholas Derenzo, AFAR Media, 18 Dec. 2024
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Danny Horn, EW.com, 28 Dec. 2024
This new discovery leaves researchers wondering how these predators coexisted in this environment.
—Monica Cull, Discover Magazine, 26 Dec. 2024
When Oklahoma City signed the former New York Knick this past offseason, the vision was for the pair of 7-footers to coexist on the floor while also staggering their minutes some to ensure one was almost always on the court.
—Nick Crain, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
Still, most travelers don’t visit the Galápagos for a swanky experience: A trip to these islands is all about viewing the incredible variety of species that coexist within the region’s ecosystem.
—Nicholas Derenzo, AFAR Media, 18 Dec. 2024
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coexist
verb
co·ex·ist
ˌkō-ig-ˈzist
1
: to exist together or at the same time
2
: to live in peace with each other
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