as in accompanying
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-occurring
That help is critical since the disorder is associated with co-occurring mental health issues, a lower quality of life and life expectancy, and higher rates of disability, according to the National Institute of Mental Health.
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Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2025
Another key point is that overdose is disproportionately impacting vulnerable groups including women, people of color, rural populations and individuals with co-occurring mental illness.
—Lipi Roy, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Currently, research is shifting to examine not only how the collaborative care model can address substance abuse symptoms but also the co-occurring mental health conditions.
—MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Aug. 2025
Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2025
Another key point is that overdose is disproportionately impacting vulnerable groups including women, people of color, rural populations and individuals with co-occurring mental illness.
—Lipi Roy, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Currently, research is shifting to examine not only how the collaborative care model can address substance abuse symptoms but also the co-occurring mental health conditions.
—MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for co-occurring
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The upgraded exhaust system is a delight, burbling happily at idle, accompanying acceleration with a happy snort.—
Mark Phelan,
Freep.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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Explaining The Basis For The Transfer A transfer that has an accompanying explanation might at first glance seem to be the proper way to field this new approach.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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The news about the rocket test was published coinciding with North Korea’s 77th Day of the Foundation of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, an anniversary around which Pyongyang has tested weapons in the past.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
9 Sep. 2025
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Kensington Palace confirmed that William will carry out royal duties Monday through Wednesday, directly coinciding with Harry’s planned public appearances.—
Simon Perry,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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The press release continues that because these artifacts were heavier than the sand could settle, previous studies might not have accounted for different dates coexisting.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Aug. 2025
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These coexisting protections can complicate matters, however.—
Joseph Choi,
The Hill,
27 Aug. 2025
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“Co-occurring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/co-occurring. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.
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