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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Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 15 Jan. 2025
These details offer invaluable insights for identifying patterns in shark populations, such as which species coexisted, their feeding behaviors, and how these changed over time.
—Melissa Cristina Marquez, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
Kim added that the pursuit of individualism in Korea coexists with a sense of community, rooted in Confucian values, and a collective yearning for freedom stemming from Japanese occupation and dictatorial regimes.
—Hanna Park, CNN, 13 Jan. 2025
As dangerous encounters in California continue to rise, local residents and wildlife experts are trying to figure out how humans and big cats can coexist.
—Malcolm Brooks Malcolm Hillgartner Krish Seenivasan Zak Mouton, New York Times, 31 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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