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 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 Excessive alcohol use is linked to cognitive decline and neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s, and mental health conditions such as anxiety and depression often co-occur with high levels of drinking. Cassie Shortsleeve, SELF, 3 Jan. 2025 Many individuals with autism also experience co-occurring health issues such as attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, seizures, or chronic gastrointestinal problems. Bloomberg, The Mercury News, 27 Dec. 2024
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  • Residents here have above average educational backgrounds and the higher incomes that accompany them.
    John Wisely, Freep.com, 3 Oct. 2025
  • Permits are invalid unless they are accompanied by a certificate of veterinary inspection from an accredited veterinarian indicating that the animal is free of disease.
    Lillian Metzmeier, Louisville Courier Journal, 3 Oct. 2025
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  • The actress and singer appeared to be caught off guard during Monday's episode of Today after interviewer Melvin bluntly noted that the filming the movie coincided with the finalization of her divorce from Ben Affleck, who executive-produced the musical, earlier this year.
    Jessica Wang, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Oct. 2025
  • Deadline has confirmed that the original artwork was replaced by stills from the Ian Fleming spy movies over the weekend, following a social media backlash that coincided with James Bond Day on October 5.
    Jake Kanter, Deadline, 6 Oct. 2025
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  • Clearly, country music has expanded to the point where Cody Johnson, Zach Top and The Red Clay Strays coexist alongside Bailey Zimmerman or Shaboozey.
    Alan Light, HollywoodReporter, 1 Oct. 2025
  • In Cat, Katherine Rogers suggests that coexisting with lawless cats flatters our liberal egos.
    Rebecca van Laer September 30, Literary Hub, 30 Sep. 2025

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“Co-occur.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/co-occur. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.

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