CO-OCCUR Synonyms: 15 Similar and Opposite Words

co-occur

verb

ˌkō-ə-ˈkər

Definition of co-occur

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 In the world of language, there are certain trends in terms of words that frequently co-occur in phrases or sentences together, some-thing called collocation. — Literary Hub, 21 Apr. 2026 Diseases that tend to co-occur often present themselves consecutively. — Benjamin P. Brown, The Conversation, 7 Apr. 2026 Though it should be noted that these programs do not directly address co-occurring mental health issues and could unintentionally reinforce unhelpful behaviors. — Gwilym Roddick, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Mar. 2026 Per Mayo Clinic, these conditions often co-occur, increasing risks for heart attack, stroke, and organ damage. — Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 27 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for co-occur

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Celebrity guests accompany the contestants, ideally helping and not hindering them, to an all-or-nothing final, where one test decides everything, including the true identity of the player.

— Max Goldbart, Deadline, 7 Oct. 2026
According to this order, the prisoner is informed of the president's decision in person by the commandant, who is accompanied by a chaplain and, if available, a defense attorney.

— Meagan Harris, CBS News, 7 Oct. 2026

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Advertisement The rise of these groups also coincides with a long-running audiobook boom.

— Angela Haupt, Time, 7 Oct. 2026
Two of the three strongest on record — in 1982-83 and 1997-98 — coincided with above-average precipitation in California and caused considerable damage.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of coincide

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Central control over a foundational asset has coexisted for decades with an exceptionally successful market economy.

— Joao Gomes, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2026
Beyond his sensitivity to light, Zumthor has also delicately handled how the new Beyeler buildings coexist with their environs.

— Hikmat Mohammed, ARTnews.com, 2 Oct. 2026

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