in tandem

phrase

1
: in partnership or conjunction
2
: in a tandem arrangement

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Quinn pointed out that mixed-material flooring is a great way to spark visual interest — think stone inlays, checkerboard patterns, and parquet — using natural materials in tandem to create a floor that demands attention. Jason Rueger, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026 As with the Venice Biennale, the national pavilions at Gwangju are organized separately but in tandem with the main exhibition. Vivienne Chow, ARTnews.com, 20 Aug. 2026 Robinson said the team, in tandem with another social worker, follows up with victims of domestic violence or other crimes to help guide them through the court process. Shun Graves, Chicago Tribune, 19 Aug. 2026 The result is a category where scientific performance and consumer experience have evolved in tandem, making Korean sunscreens among the most admired in the world. Laia Farran Graves, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for in tandem

Word History

First Known Use

1930, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Time Traveler
The first known use of in tandem was in 1930

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“In tandem.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20tandem. Accessed 25 Aug. 2026.

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