as in inconsistent
not being in agreement or harmony
the two plans are mutually exclusive; implementing one will automatically rule out the other
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Recent Examples of mutually exclusive
The two are not mutually exclusive.
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Elle Wang, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
But a strategic alliance is not mutually exclusive with strategic autonomy.
—Kurt M. Campbell, Foreign Affairs, 4 Sep. 2025
Some clouds can exhibit multiple varieties at once, so the varieties are not mutually exclusive to one another, and many genera have several varieties.
—Noel Kirkpatrick, Treehugger, 7 Aug. 2025
But addressing the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and Israel's right to defend itself are not mutually exclusive.
—NBC news, 3 Aug. 2025
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Elle Wang, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
But a strategic alliance is not mutually exclusive with strategic autonomy.
—Kurt M. Campbell, Foreign Affairs, 4 Sep. 2025
Some clouds can exhibit multiple varieties at once, so the varieties are not mutually exclusive to one another, and many genera have several varieties.
—Noel Kirkpatrick, Treehugger, 7 Aug. 2025
But addressing the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and Israel's right to defend itself are not mutually exclusive.
—NBC news, 3 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for mutually exclusive
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mutually exclusive
Adjective
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Ball State stated the employee's comments were inconsistent with her role and caused significant disruption.—
Cate Charron,
IndyStar,
22 Sep. 2025
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Manning was inconsistent through the air, and the Longhorns were sloppy in some areas, but their defense limited UTEP's offense, giving Texas enough to pull away.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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There are conflicting reports about the actual sum of money, though it is believed to be around $100 million.—
Nelson Espinal,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
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While there are conflicting opinions about skinny jeans, loose-fitting denim is having a moment thanks to its laidback look and comfortable feel for lounging and going out.—
Ali Faccenda,
PEOPLE,
24 Sep. 2025
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“Mutually exclusive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mutually%20exclusive. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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