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
Some clouds can exhibit multiple varieties at once, so the varieties are not mutually exclusive to one another, and many genera have several varieties.
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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
Health care policymakers must recognize that efficient care and high-quality care aren’t mutually exclusive.
—Robert D. Greenberg, Baltimore Sun, 2 Aug. 2025
Living for a long time and living independently aren't mutually exclusive, Shetty said, though seniors might need to shift their idea of what independence looks like.
—Madeline Mitchell, USA Today, 18 July 2025
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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
Health care policymakers must recognize that efficient care and high-quality care aren’t mutually exclusive.
—Robert D. Greenberg, Baltimore Sun, 2 Aug. 2025
Living for a long time and living independently aren't mutually exclusive, Shetty said, though seniors might need to shift their idea of what independence looks like.
—Madeline Mitchell, USA Today, 18 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mutually exclusive
Adjective
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For an island whose economy has long wrestled with the effects and aftershocks of natural disasters, fiscal crises, and inconsistent tourism, this is a very significant boost.—
Doug Melville,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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All of these changes lead to reduced and inconsistent blood flow within your blood vessels and may increase the likelihood of blood clots.—
Heidi Moawad,
Verywell Health,
8 Sep. 2025
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Research on beta blockers shows conflicting results Two major studies disagreed over the impacts of beta blockers for heart attack patients.—
Brendan Ruberry,
semafor.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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The two survivors’ accounts don’t match up, suggesting a longer version would unfold like Kurosawa’s Roshomon, from multiple, conflicting points of view.—
Charlie Fink,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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“Mutually exclusive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mutually%20exclusive. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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