tandem

noun

Definition of tandemnext
as in coach

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tandem
  1. coach
  2. buggy
  3. roadster
  4. cab
  5. chariot
  6. cabriolet
  7. gig
  8. chaise
Noun
  • This position — especially once assistant head coach Frank Smith arrived — requires immense mental aptitude.
    — Alec Lewis, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2026
  • His system corrects for that by comparing each coach against the specific difficulty of what he was actually given, not a league-wide baseline.
    — Rhett Power, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of coach
Noun
  • Thankfully, shopping for these open-air buggies is much more straightforward than shopping for any other vehicle.
    — Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 19 July 2026
  • The company operates driverless buggies that have no steering wheel or pedals, and feature four carriage-style seats that face inward, giving them a shuttle-like atmosphere.
    — Annie Palmer, CNBC, 17 July 2026
Definition of buggy
Noun
  • With a wet curb weight of around 302 lb (137 kg), the XSR155 has considerably less motorcycle to haul around than a typical 300cc or 400cc retro roadster.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 20 Aug. 2026
  • In fact, this unassuming little coupe was the one car that sparked the global roadster boom of the early 1990s, when the MX-5’s huge popularity convinced European carmakers to create the Boxster, SLK, TT, Z3, MGF and Barchetta.
    — Peter Lyon, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
Definition of roadster
Noun
  • Keisha Epps, 51, and her fiancé, Tamra Marshon Stewart, 37, have been living in the cab with the children while Epps works as a truck driver, driving a route between Miami and Atlanta, according to court documents.
    — Natasha Holt, FOXNews.com, 23 Aug. 2026
  • So when Lily stepped out of a cab and told Marshall his dad had died of a heart attack, we were stunned and cried right along with the devastated couple.
    — Erin Strecker, Entertainment Weekly, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of cab
Noun
  • Moments later, Sol’s chariot resumed its fiery march across the sky, just as modern science predicted.
    — Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Its influence eventually spread far beyond carts and chariots.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of chariot
Noun
  • The manual package adds $8,550 to the Carrera S coupe’s starting price, bringing it to $167,100, while the manual cabriolet jumps nearly $11,000 to $181,000.
    — Kyle Cheromcha, The Drive, 13 Aug. 2026
  • The cabriolet, which received Singer’s Classic Turbo treatment, was the focus of Nicolas Ghesquière, artistic director of Louis Vuitton’s women’s collections.
    — Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of cabriolet
Noun
  • After beginning a nearly three-decade gig playing with the group in 1996, a rep for the Who announced last April that Starkey had been asked to step down.
    — Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Board work is like launching a side gig that becomes a new career or taking the time to mobilize a promotion campaign to move up in your current employer.
    — Caroline Ceniza-Levine, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of gig
Noun
  • The living room has a wall of north-facing windows and more than enough space for a dining table and a chaise sectional.
    — Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 27 July 2026
  • The dog days of summer are upon us, and maxing out your staycation starts with this outdoor chaise lounger.
    — Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 July 2026
Definition of chaise
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“Tandem.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tandem. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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