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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-occurring
In the morning session, other members brought up proposals aimed at decreasing the risk of autistic people wandering out of safe areas and risking injury and increasing recognition about the role that co-occurring illnesses play with autistic people.
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O. Rose Broderick, STAT, 28 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
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 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
O. Rose Broderick, STAT, 28 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
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 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for co-occurring
Verb
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The stadium organist, Dwayne Hilton, played accompanying music and got everyone involved.—
Warren Mayes,
Chicago Tribune,
17 May 2026
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The stadium organist, Dwayne Hilton, played accompanying music and got everyone involved.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 May 2026
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There are plans to install more at other parks and venues coinciding with July Fourth and Veterans Day.—
Kari Barnett,
Sun Sentinel,
14 May 2026
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His comments come as the first ceasefire struck in the Russia-Ukraine war, a three-day period coinciding with the celebration of Victory Day, commemorating the Soviet Union’s victory over Nazi Germany.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
11 May 2026
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At one point, El Reno had at least nine onion-burger joints, but just three remain—Johnnie’s Grill, Robert’s Grill, and Sid’s Diner—all coexisting within two blocks of one another.—
George Motz,
Southern Living,
6 May 2026
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North Carolina’s ‘GatorWise’ campaign In 2025, the NCWRC launched GatorWise, a program designed to educate the public on coexisting with alligators.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Co-occurring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/co-occurring. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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