as in accompanies
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-occurs
Postprandial hypotension is common in older adults and often co-occurs with orthostatic hypotension.
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Colleen Doherty, Verywell Health, 16 Aug. 2025
Colleen Doherty, Verywell Health, 16 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for co-occurs
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The caption accompanies a nine-slide photo gallery capturing Van Der Beek with their six children.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
13 May 2026
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From the beginning, the emphasis centered on preparation, consistency, and respect for the emotional complexity that accompanies divorce and custody matters.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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This coincides with 184 fewer bookings at the County Jail in 2025 compared to the previous year, according to the report.—
Jack Springgate,
CBS News,
19 May 2026
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Sunday marked the second time this season that the Fever held an opponent to 78 points, which fittingly coincides with the team’s two wins.—
James Boyd,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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“Co-occurs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/co-occurs. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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