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 Just as astronomers began to learn how to coexist with broadband megaconstellations in low Earth orbit (LEO), such as SpaceX's Starlink, a new threat has emerged, causing significant concerns. Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 13 Mar. 2026 Can both nations coexist on the moon? Leonard David, Scientific American, 12 Mar. 2026 The Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem is actually one of only a few areas south of Canada where both bear species coexist. Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 11 Mar. 2026 Religious freedom affirms a broader and deeper vision of American democracy where all beliefs, and none, can coexist in a diverse and evolving society. Corey D. B. Walker, The Conversation, 9 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for coexist
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  • Under sunny skies, and accompanied by warm southerly winds of 5 to 10 mph, Austin’s daytime temperatures on Saturday could soar to 94 degrees, similar to the 97-degree reading last Sunday (a record for March 15).
    Roberto Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 21 Mar. 2026
  • Instead, there was a perceptible rise in militant attacks within Pakistan, accompanied by Kabul’s reluctance or inability to decisively act against Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan.
    Rabia Akhtar, The Conversation, 20 Mar. 2026
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  • In the piece published March 21, the 54-year-old actress chronicles her previously undisclosed breast cancer diagnosis, which coincided with both of her parents dying in hospice care.
    Erin Jensen, USA Today, 24 Mar. 2026
  • The Lakers’ winning streak coincided with the team’s best run of health this season, Redick said.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2026

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“Coexist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coexist. Accessed 27 Mar. 2026.

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