coexisting

co·ex·ist

 (kō′ĭg-zĭst′)

intr.v. co·ex·ist·ed, co·ex·ist·ing, co·ex·ists

1. To exist together, at the same time, or in the same place.

2. To live in peace with another or others despite differences, especially as a matter of policy: "I've been wrestling with the dilemma of how you coexist with those you hate" (Ariel Dorfman).

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co′ex·is′tence n.

co′ex·is′tent adj.

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Adj.

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coexisting - existing at the same time coexistent synchronal, synchronic, synchronous - occurring or existing at the same time or having the same period or phase; "recovery was synchronous with therapy"- Jour.A.M.A.; "a synchronous set of clocks"; "the synchronous action of a bird's wings in flight"; "synchronous oscillations"

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