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 Excessive alcohol use is linked to cognitive decline and neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s, and mental health conditions such as anxiety and depression often co-occur with high levels of drinking. Cassie Shortsleeve, SELF, 3 Jan. 2025 Many individuals with autism also experience co-occurring health issues such as attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, seizures, or chronic gastrointestinal problems. Bloomberg, The Mercury News, 27 Dec. 2024 And thanks to atmospheric conditions, these two factors are most likely to co-occur during the late fall and early winter. Erica Sloan, SELF, 21 Oct. 2024 Sometimes, these factors can co-occur with stress, leading to hair loss. Michael MacIntyre, Verywell Health, 31 Jan. 2025 Excessive alcohol use is linked to cognitive decline and neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s, and mental health conditions such as anxiety and depression often co-occur with high levels of drinking. Cassie Shortsleeve, SELF, 3 Jan. 2025 Many individuals with autism also experience co-occurring health issues such as attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, seizures, or chronic gastrointestinal problems. Bloomberg, The Mercury News, 27 Dec. 2024 Anxiety Anxiety disorders, such as obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), can co-occur with polyphagia due to the emotional and psychological impact on eating behaviors. Sarah Jividen, Health, 5 Dec. 2024 And thanks to atmospheric conditions, these two factors are most likely to co-occur during the late fall and early winter. Erica Sloan, SELF, 21 Oct. 2024
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  • Those signs, accompanied by a menacing growl and a hard stare often suggest that the dog is feeling threatened.
    Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2025
  • But those launches are usually accompanied by airspace and maritime warning notices to ensure pilots and sailors steer clear of the test.
    Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 18 Apr. 2025
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  • Buck’s career has coincided with the growth of the internet, an increasingly divisive place with the ascent of social media.
    Andrew Marchand, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
  • The move coincides with the Mediterranean country's growing tourism industry, which saw a 4% increase in visitor numbers between 2023 and 2024, with a steady influx of travelers throughout the year.
    Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2025
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  • The designation comes from the National Park City Foundation, a global organization (not associated with the National Park System) founded in 2019 that aims to rethink how nature and cities can coexist to make people’s lives better and healthier.
    Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2025
  • Despite the vision of a do-it-all platform that can handle any financial transaction in seconds, many experts believe that multiple, specialized apps may continue to coexist.
    Zennon Kapron, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025

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“Co-occur.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/co-occur. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.

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