as in to accompany
to occur or exist at the same time the chronic depression that so often co-occurs with drug abuse

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Recent Examples of co-occur Researchers identified patterns of ridicule, emotional withdrawal and isolation, often co-occurring and reinforcing each other. Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 24 May 2025 Excessive alcohol use is linked to cognitive decline and neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s, and mental health conditions such as anxiety and depression often co-occur with high levels of drinking. Cassie Shortsleeve, SELF, 3 Jan. 2025 Many individuals with autism also experience co-occurring health issues such as attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, seizures, or chronic gastrointestinal problems. Bloomberg, The Mercury News, 27 Dec. 2024 And thanks to atmospheric conditions, these two factors are most likely to co-occur during the late fall and early winter. Erica Sloan, SELF, 21 Oct. 2024 Sometimes, these factors can co-occur with stress, leading to hair loss. Michael MacIntyre, Verywell Health, 31 Jan. 2025 Excessive alcohol use is linked to cognitive decline and neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s, and mental health conditions such as anxiety and depression often co-occur with high levels of drinking. Cassie Shortsleeve, SELF, 3 Jan. 2025 Many individuals with autism also experience co-occurring health issues such as attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, seizures, or chronic gastrointestinal problems. Bloomberg, The Mercury News, 27 Dec. 2024 Anxiety Anxiety disorders, such as obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), can co-occur with polyphagia due to the emotional and psychological impact on eating behaviors. Sarah Jividen, Health, 5 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for co-occur
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  • The black paint on accompanying bicycle pumps also exceeded federal lead limits for paint.
    MSNBC Newsweek, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 July 2025
  • He was accompanied on his visit by Texas Republican Sens. Ted Cruz and John Cornyn, members of his Cabinet and other Texas lawmakers.
    Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 11 July 2025
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  • Mamdani’s win also coincided with the American premiere of Trophy Boys—a play written by Emmanuelle Mattana and directed by Danya Taymor—off-Broadway at MCC Theatre.
    Luna Adler, Vogue, 1 July 2025
  • Tesla’s slide over the past year coincided with what was until recently Musk’s outspoken and financially generous support for Trump.
    Alan Ohnsman, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
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  • Questions swirled about how Parker and Leslie would coexist.
    Anthony De Leon, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2025
  • The Greater Yellowstone Coalition has spent millions of dollars over the past few decades helping bears and humans more successfully coexist.
    Christine Peterson, Vox, 27 June 2025

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“Co-occur.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/co-occur. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.

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