co-occurs

Definition of co-occursnext
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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Verb
  • The dialogue accompanies the three snaps fittingly.
    Joshua John Miller, Vanity Fair, 9 Apr. 2026
  • For 32-year-old Brittany Shick, the grief also accompanies a sense of responsibility.
    Jim McHugh, CBS News, 7 Apr. 2026
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  • The decline in oil coincides with a slide in interest rates.
    Jeff Marks, CNBC, 14 Apr. 2026
  • The move also coincides with the brand’s broadening consumer base.
    James Manso, Footwear News, 13 Apr. 2026

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“Co-occurs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/co-occurs. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.

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