CO-OCCURS Synonyms: 15 Similar and Opposite Words

co-occurs

verb

present tense third-person singular of co-occur

as in accompanies

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-occurs Postprandial hypotension is common in older adults and often co-occurs with orthostatic hypotension. — Colleen Doherty, Verywell Health, 16 Aug. 2025

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Personalized service accompanies authentic Mediterranean dining at La Cucina.

— Stephanie Orma, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Fanatics Collect is attempting to up the ante for sellers by launching FanCash payouts for customers, which waives transaction fees from anywhere between six and 12 percent that typically accompanies any sale.

— Larry Holder, New York Times, 31 July 2026

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The new agreement coincides with Sportsnet’s 12-year national rights deal with the NHL that will also begin this fall.

— Julian McKenzie, New York Times, 28 July 2026
His latest visit coincides with tensions between his administration and Canada that have marred the opening of a new bridge linking Detroit and Windsor, Ontario.

— Will Weissert, Fortune, 27 July 2026

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