coexisting 1 of 2

adjective

Definition of coexistingnext
1
as in concurrent
existing or occurring at the same period of time coexisting but widely separated cultures that had no knowledge of one another

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2
as in attending
present at the same time and place coexisting beliefs

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coexisting

2 of 2

verb

present participle of coexist
as in accompanying
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 Synonyms for coexisting
  1. concurrent
  2. accompanying
  3. synchronous
  4. attendant
  5. coinciding
  6. synchronic
  7. associated
  8. synchronizing
Adjective
  • The website adds that the service will still include 100+ channels, unlimited DVR storage to record shows and movies, up to 6 accounts per household, and 3 concurrent streams.
    Alex Perry, The Enquirer, 12 Dec. 2024
  • That's about average, but BritBox notably supports five concurrent streams per account.
    PCMAG, PCMAG, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of concurrent
Verb
  • The oversized jacket can be cinched at the waist with the accompanying belt to create an hourglass shape at will, while a removable hood is especially well-suited for fending off wind, snow, and rain.
    Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 20 Dec. 2024
  • Perhaps only Danny Elfman's dreamlike score accompanying it.
    Andrea Wurzburger, People.com, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of accompanying
Adjective
  • More than half the day has to be live for it to be considered synchronous.
    Katie Wiseman, The Indianapolis Star, 3 Dec. 2024
  • Captions must be accurate, synchronous with audio, complete and properly placed.
    Toby Wong, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
Definition of synchronous
Adjective
  • After 50+ years exploring the far corners of the world, the director focuses inward — on the human brain, via the cutting-edge field of neuroscience, with its attendant ethical quandaries.
    Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 13 Dec. 2024
  • Israel described the move as defensive and temporary, necessary to keep at bay the potential chaos and attendant threats inside Syria.
    Dina Kraft, The Christian Science Monitor, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of attendant
Verb
  • And, coinciding with the holiday, the space station could easily double as Santa's sleigh to innocent eyes.
    Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 23 Dec. 2024
  • The study show that a major volcanic pulse occurred about 30,000 years before the impact, coinciding with at least a 5 degrees cooling of the climate.
    David Bressan, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of coinciding
Adjective
  • With a lockable synchronic-tilt mechanism and special Z-Shape design, the Kaiser 2 can accommodate a weight up to 180kg, quite a bit more than normal mechanisms on office chairs and the back can be reclined to an angle of 160 degrees which can be locked when not in rocking mode.
    Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 11 Oct. 2021
  • For his last runway collection, unveiled in September, Michele constructed a parallel universe of side-by-side shows separated by a wall that when lifted revealed twins in identical looks in synchronic stride.
    Colleen Barry, Fortune, 24 Nov. 2022
Definition of synchronic
Adjective
  • Leaders must actively educate themselves about AI terminology and capabilities, identify practical use cases for their organizations, and understand associated risks and ethical considerations.
    Kara Dennison, SPHR, CPRW, EC, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
  • Even with the rain and associated road noise (splashing and whatnot), the cabin of the Q6 E-Tron was a serene space.
    Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of associated
Verb
  • By synchronizing their movements with the robot, the human operator can use the machinery to perform complex tasks that require both power and finesse.
    Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 21 Dec. 2024
  • That’s why leaning on a multifamily office that is experienced in sorting, managing and synchronizing the cash flow of HNW and UHNW families can be so invaluable.
    Sharon Olson, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of synchronizing
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