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coexist

[ koh-ig-zist ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

verb (used without object)

to exist together or at the same time.
to exist separately or independently but peaceably, often while remaining rivals or adversaries:
Although their ideologies differ greatly, the two great powers must coexist.

coexist

/ ˌkəʊɪɡˈzɪst /

verb

to exist together at the same time or in the same place
to exist together in peace

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Derived Forms

ˌcoexˈistent, adjective
ˌcoexˈistence, noun

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Word History and Origins

Origin of coexist¹

First recorded in 1670–80; co- + exist

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Example Sentences

Constant sorrow coexists with countervailing strength and perseverance.

From Los Angeles Times

“Working at home has allowed women like me to have a thriving career that can easily coexist with my mission to be a full-time mom,” Davis said.

From Salon

For now, that personal poignancy and cutting-edge tech can comfortably coexist at the Grammys, which will play a major role to set guardrails of what writing, performing and recording music fundamentally means today.

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It's a story about what could be and what is — it's past, present and future all coexisting — and the lives we live at the same time.

From Salon

But the funny thing is that these two events can coexist, and they have to.

From Salon

coexecutrix coexistence

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