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 Hearing loss is classified into three types: conductive, sensorineural, and mixed (when conductive and sensorineural hearing loss co-occur). Colleen Doherty, Verywell Health, 3 July 2025 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for co-occur
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  • With Brian Cashman accompanying the Yankees to St. Louis, the Bombers beat the Cardinals, 4-3, on Friday night.
    Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 16 Aug. 2025
  • Her grandfather, Jim Coleman, and uncle, Jacob, accompany her on guitar and mandolin.
    Frank Langfitt, NPR, 16 Aug. 2025
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  • The rating was Trump’s best since May and coincides with an uptick in respondents’ approval of his handling of national security issues since last week, following a cease-fire agreement between Israel and Iran.
    Sara Dorn, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025
  • Perhaps your dreams and reality don’t seem to coincide?
    Valerie Mesa, People.com, 5 Aug. 2025
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  • The combination of traditional and modern adventures harmoniously coexists with the extensive history of the past; the park features a unique range of plants and wildlife that leave you captivated at any bend of the path.
    Shelby Knick, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
  • To coexist smoothly, our bodies need to know what these tiny residents are up to.
    Pranjal Malewar, New Atlas, 3 Aug. 2025

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“Co-occur.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/co-occur. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.

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