coact
Americanverb (used with or without object)
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Origin of coact
1375–1425 for earlier adj. senses “compelled or forced (to do something)”; 1600–10 for current (intransitive) sense; late Middle English; see co-, act
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The coastal lagoon on the southern Adriatic coact is home to many migratory birds, including flamingos.
From Barron's • Jun. 6, 2026
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