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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The species coexist in the same environment.
Can the two countries peacefully coexist?
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David Clarey, jsonline.com, 13 Oct. 2025
Fortune has explored the paradox of robust asset markets—fueled by equities, real estate, and private investments—coexisting with widespread financial insecurity.
—Ashley Lutz, Fortune, 13 Oct. 2025
The bold look ensures that in spaces like bathrooms and mudrooms, form and function are able to coexist.
—Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 11 Oct. 2025
Her words reminded me that processing loss is valid and necessary, and that grief can coexist with intentional reflection and recalibration.
—Essence, 10 Oct. 2025
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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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