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.
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Colleen Doherty, Verywell Health, 16 Aug. 2025
Colleen Doherty, Verywell Health, 16 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for co-occurs
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Sandy percussion accompanies a journey up the Orinoco River.—
Classical Music Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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Finally, Fisch just somehow always seems to manage to cast in such a way that high-quality singing accompanies truthful and vulnerable acting.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Feb. 2026
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Its release coincides with the start of the Christian season of Lent, a period of repentance, self-reflection and resistance to temptation.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
24 Feb. 2026
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The event coincides with the country’s 250-anniversary commemorations in an effort to recognize cultural contributions to American history.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
24 Feb. 2026
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“Co-occurs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/co-occurs. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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