in tandem

phrase

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

Examples of in tandem in a Sentence

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For example, if a salary floor was to be implemented in tandem with a cap, that would leave a bevy of low-spending teams scrambling to bring their payrolls up. — Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 29 Oct. 2026 Venus and Mercury both station direct in tandem on November 13, and in the most public-facing parts of your chart to boot. — Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Oct. 2026 The iROSAs, when used in tandem with their older counterparts, have increased the station's power supply by 20% to 30%. — Robert Z. Pearlman, Space.com, 29 Oct. 2026 Inspired by Charlotte’s first child Susie, the de Geyters debuted Baby Bernadette on Saturday, launching it in tandem with their fall collection. — Ari Stark, Footwear News, 26 Oct. 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 5 Nov. 2026.

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