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
However, success and addiction are not mutually exclusive.
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Sarah Allen Benton, SELF, 23 Dec. 2025
Are those two things mutually exclusive?
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 20 Dec. 2025
The caterpillar in the aeronautical salad is that these tend to be mutually exclusive and fuel inefficient.
—New Atlas, 14 Dec. 2025
Here’s where the analysis sharpens, revealing four plausible motives—none of them mutually exclusive.
—Rick Burton, Sportico.com, 13 Dec. 2025
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Sarah Allen Benton, SELF, 23 Dec. 2025
Are those two things mutually exclusive?
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 20 Dec. 2025
The caterpillar in the aeronautical salad is that these tend to be mutually exclusive and fuel inefficient.
—New Atlas, 14 Dec. 2025
Here’s where the analysis sharpens, revealing four plausible motives—none of them mutually exclusive.
—Rick Burton, Sportico.com, 13 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for mutually exclusive
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mutually exclusive
Adjective
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That approach is inconsistent with Texas law and unfair to taxpayers.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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Tagovailoa got benched last year because of his inconsistent performance and lack of velocity on his throws.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
13 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Various surveys have produced conflicting results about Arizona's favorite Super Bowl snack over the years.—
Bill Goodykoontz,
AZCentral.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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She's also reached out to sheriffs across the country and to former federal prosecutors to reconcile conflicting legal interpretations, acting as a behind-the-scenes conduit for change.—
Nicole Sganga,
CBS News,
3 Feb. 2026
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“Mutually exclusive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mutually%20exclusive. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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