in tandem

phrase

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

Examples of in tandem in a Sentence

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The undergarment was created by James Nguyen in tandem with Alexander Cole and features blue and red accents on the stretchy waistband. Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 20 Sep. 2026 Another video captured over the Middle East shows roughly half a dozen objects flying in tandem. Stefan Becket, CBS News, 18 Sep. 2026 Their payouts fluctuate in tandem with shifting short-term interest rates. Michelle Fox, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2026 The first three wives are dressed in the same colors at first, while Bolanle and Baba Degi appear more in tandem, evidence of who is allying themselves with whom. Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 16 Sep. 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 23 Sep. 2026.

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