in tandem

phrase

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

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In the trailer, the camera pans over to Kristen Bell and Adam Brody’s characters in their bathroom, brushing their teeth in tandem. — Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 23 Oct. 2026 The dual time zone complication was powered by a single automatic movement—a Caliber 27-460 modified by Cottier—meaning that the twin dials could be operated in tandem or set independently. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 22 Oct. 2026 This may all very well be true, or not, but what is most evident is that Holmes had built Elizabeth Holmes to be a brand in tandem with Theranos. — José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 21 Oct. 2026 The announcement was made in tandem with the Fur Free Alliance, a coalition of about 45 animal protection organizations across 30 countries. — Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for in tandem

Word History

First Known Use

1930, in the meaning defined at sense 2

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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 27 Oct. 2026.

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