Synonyms of co-occur

co-occur

verb

ˌkō-ə-ˈkər 

as in to accompany

to occur or exist at the same time

the chronic depression that so often co-occurs with drug abuse

Synonyms & Similar Words

• accompany
• coincide
• coexist
• happen
• synchronize
• concur
• attend
• transpire
• hap
• chance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• precede
• succeed
• antedate
• predate
• follow

Example Sentences

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