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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The film accompanies four young people — two from Linares and two Chinese engineers — just as the old Santana factory, a symbol of the city, reopens.—
Ed Meza,
Variety,
10 Mar. 2026
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There’s a different energy inside UConn women’s basketball practices as soon as the calendar turns to March, that signature buzz of anticipation and tension that accompanies the arrival of the postseason.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
7 Mar. 2026
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The festival usually coincides with St Patrick’s Day — although not this year — and has become a showcase for Irish racing.—
Ian King,
CNBC,
11 Mar. 2026
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Fashion’s literary obsession coincides with the viral analog bag, a toolkit for spending the day off of your phone.—
Elizabeth Logan,
Glamour,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Co-occurs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/co-occurs. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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