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
Accessibility and efficiency are not mutually exclusive goals.
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Matt Klink,
Oc Register,
10 June 2026
These goals are not mutually exclusive.
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Krutika Kuppalli,
STAT,
5 June 2026
But gratitude and jealousy are not mutually exclusive.
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Meehika Barua,
Time,
29 May 2026
Berrill said during the interview that mental illness and criminal responsibility are not mutually exclusive.
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Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
27 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for mutually exclusive
Matt Klink,
Oc Register,
10 June 2026
These goals are not mutually exclusive.
—
Krutika Kuppalli,
STAT,
5 June 2026
But gratitude and jealousy are not mutually exclusive.
—
Meehika Barua,
Time,
29 May 2026
Berrill said during the interview that mental illness and criminal responsibility are not mutually exclusive.
—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
27 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for mutually exclusive
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mutually exclusive
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Marte, who spent two seasons with the Phillies as an inconsistent but frequently used bullpen arm during their recent playoff runs, will join the Pirates' Triple-A affiliate.
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On Thursday, prosecutors dropped the charges against Edwards, Amir Fagan, and Chashonn Toney saying this video is indeed inconsistent with facts in the indictment.
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Federal judges in various states have delivered conflicting rulings on whether state laws that offer undocumented immigrants in-state tuition are preempted by federal law.
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New signs are emerging that the controversial Alligator Alcatraz detention center in the Florida Everglades may soon shut down, despite conflicting messages from state officials in recent weeks.
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“Mutually exclusive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mutually%20exclusive. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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