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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An array of salty snacks accompanies the bar’s signature cocktails.

— Kasia Dietz, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2026
George, the rooster who accompanies the actor throughout much of the ad, also maintained his demeanor.

— Brian Steinberg, Variety, 5 Nov. 2026

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The 19-point decline coincides with the Iran War and broader debates over military policy, though the polling does not establish what drove the shift in opinion.

— Oliver Trapnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Nov. 2026
The winter blend switch coincides with a drop in fuel demand, as people take fewer road trips and vacations later in the year.

— Kris Van Cleave, CBS News, 10 Nov. 2026

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