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co occurring

adjective

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Meaning

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Happening or existing at the same time as something else.

Example Sentence

Researchers studied the co-occurring symptoms of anxiety and depression in teenagers.

Usage Note

Used to describe two or more things, conditions, or events that happen or exist at the same time, often implying a connection or correlation that is worth investigating. For example, in medicine, it's used for diseases that often appear together, or in statistics for variables that change together.