What is another word for existed side by side?
Pronunciation: [ɛɡzˈɪstɪd sˈa͡ɪd ba͡ɪ sˈa͡ɪd] (IPA) 
The phrase "existed side by side" refers to things that coexisted together in the same place or time. But if you're tired of using the same phrase repeatedly, there are several synonyms to choose from. You can say "coexisted," "co-occur," "shared space," "lived alongside," "simultaneously existed," "resided together," "cohabitated," "occupied the same area," "co-located," "were present where..." or "were together in the same timeframe." Each of these expressions conveys the same idea as "existed side by side," and you can choose the one that suits your writing style best.
