CO-OCCUR Synonyms: 15 Similar and Opposite Words

co-occur

verb

ˌkō-ə-ˈkər

Definition of co-occur

as in to accompany

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-occur Though it should be noted that these programs do not directly address co-occurring mental health issues and could unintentionally reinforce unhelpful behaviors. — Gwilym Roddick, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Mar. 2026 That’s when a team of evolutionary biologists noticed that many of the physical traits that co-occur with domestication trace back to an important group of cells during embryonic development called neural crest cells. — Marina Wang, Scientific American, 14 Nov. 2025 In the morning session, other members brought up proposals aimed at decreasing the risk of autistic people wandering out of safe areas and risking injury and increasing recognition about the role that co-occurring illnesses play with autistic people. — O. Rose Broderick, STAT, 28 Apr. 2026 That help is critical since the disorder is associated with co-occurring mental health issues, a lower quality of life and life expectancy, and higher rates of disability, according to the National Institute of Mental Health. — Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for co-occur

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The Munizes included the same statement in a new post that instead was accompanied by a photo of the family of three.

— Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 2 July 2026
The oversized Route 66 sign accompanying the treat is perfect for a selfie background, and the statue is located next to the Rich & Creamy Ice Cream Shop.

— Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026

Definition of accompany

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The debate has become more urgent in recent years as heat waves have intensified, coinciding with a surge in AC sales across Europe and a growing push to more widely adopt the technology.

— Christopher Cann, USA Today, 2 July 2026
The start of a new fiscal year in July often coincides with a pay bump for California’s state employees because that’s when raises, negotiated by unions, tend to take effect.

— William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 1 July 2026

Definition of coincide

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These distinct biases, historically coexisting, are now converging due to artificial intelligence.

— Shannon McKeen, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
Within the confines of Seattle Stadium, rainbow pride gear, flags supporting the Islamic Republic of Iran, and those trumpeting the pre-Revolution dynasty, all coexisted amidst the 66,925 in the stands.

— Sean Gregory, Time, 27 June 2026

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