co
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Third Person
coexists
Present Participle
coexisting
Past Tense
coexisted
Past Participle
coexisted
1
to exist together in the same location or period, without necessarily interacting
- Dinosaurs and early mammals once coexisted during the Mesozoic era.
- Modern buildings coexist alongside ancient ruins in the city.
- Digital and print media continue to coexist in today's information-driven world.
- In the museum, contemporary art pieces coexist with classical sculptures.
- Solar energy technologies need to coexist with traditional power sources during the transition to a more sustainable energy landscape.
Synonyms:
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to live or exist together peacefully despite differences in beliefs or interests
- The two neighboring countries have learned to coexist despite their differences.
- People of different religious beliefs can coexist within a tolerant society.
- The company encourages departments with different goals to coexist and collaborate for overall success.
- Different political ideologies coexist within a democratic society.
- Environmentalists and developers must find ways to coexist for sustainable progress.