Definition of co-occurnext
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 Per Mayo Clinic, these conditions often co-occur, increasing risks for heart attack, stroke, and organ damage. Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 27 Jan. 2026 It’s not known if Victoria Jones also had a co-occurring mental illness but the past year had become increasingly turbulent for her. Martha Ross, Mercury News, 8 Jan. 2026 That’s when a team of evolutionary biologists noticed that many of the physical traits that co-occur with domestication trace back to an important group of cells during embryonic development called neural crest cells. Marina Wang, Scientific American, 14 Nov. 2025 Psychiatric problems that often co-occur with ADHD, such as anxiety or depression, can worsen ADHD symptoms that are already present. Carol Mathews, The Conversation, 15 Oct. 2025 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. 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 Postprandial hypotension is common in older adults and often co-occurs with orthostatic hypotension. Colleen Doherty, Verywell Health, 16 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for co-occur
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  • Water bottles, chewing gum, and local treats like almonds picked from the main market in Marrakech accompanied the info.
    Kaitlin Menza, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Feb. 2026
  • Diehard fans, Mastromartino said, can alleviate the emotional stress accompanying a loss by controlling their viewing environment.
    Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 6 Feb. 2026
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  • The announcement ramped up speculation that the premiere will coincide somehow with the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
    Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 3 Feb. 2026
  • The designation coincides with the 140th anniversary of France-Korea diplomatic relations, dating to the 1886 Treaty of Friendship, Commerce and Navigation.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 3 Feb. 2026
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  • Don’t miss the kitchen, where wide-beam hardwood floors and ceilings and a toasty fireplace coexist perfectly with a glass wall of windows that fully opens up to embrace that indoor-outdoor aesthetic that California living is famous for.
    Architectural Digest, Architectural Digest, 6 Feb. 2026
  • But these days, thanks to streaming services and dine-in theaters, films and feasting can coexist more seamlessly than ever.
    Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Feb. 2026

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“Co-occur.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/co-occur. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.

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