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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But fear and terror coexist here with the flickering moments of bliss.
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Will Hermes, Rolling Stone, 5 Nov. 2024
While agents and established art institutions can coexist, their core values diverge, most starkly around the question of art’s relationship to commerce and to the culture at large.
—Natasha Degen, Artforum, 1 Nov. 2024
Environmental impact/sustainability: Sustainability creates conditions in which people and nature coexist in harmony to support present and future generations.23 To practice sustainability, look for wild sardines caught in the Pacific.
—Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 31 Oct. 2024
The collection reflects an approach where art and landscape coexist to nurture a sense of calm and contemplation.
—Laura Parker, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
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Will Hermes, Rolling Stone, 5 Nov. 2024
While agents and established art institutions can coexist, their core values diverge, most starkly around the question of art’s relationship to commerce and to the culture at large.
—Natasha Degen, Artforum, 1 Nov. 2024
Environmental impact/sustainability: Sustainability creates conditions in which people and nature coexist in harmony to support present and future generations.23 To practice sustainability, look for wild sardines caught in the Pacific.
—Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 31 Oct. 2024
The collection reflects an approach where art and landscape coexist to nurture a sense of calm and contemplation.
—Laura Parker, Forbes, 30 Oct. 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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