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
School attendance and civic action are not mutually exclusive.
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Froylan Jimenez, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
Leading YouTube requires several discrete and usually mutually exclusive skills.
—Belinda Luscombe, Time, 15 Apr. 2026
Protecting patient dignity and ensuring staff safety are not mutually exclusive goals.
—Rick Pozniak, Boston Herald, 14 Apr. 2026
The two don’t have to be mutually exclusive, Democrats have argued.
—Aldo Svaldi, Denver Post, 13 Apr. 2026
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Froylan Jimenez, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
Leading YouTube requires several discrete and usually mutually exclusive skills.
—Belinda Luscombe, Time, 15 Apr. 2026
Protecting patient dignity and ensuring staff safety are not mutually exclusive goals.
—Rick Pozniak, Boston Herald, 14 Apr. 2026
The two don’t have to be mutually exclusive, Democrats have argued.
—Aldo Svaldi, Denver Post, 13 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for mutually exclusive
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mutually exclusive
Adjective
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After two inconsistent seasons, Johnson became a consensus first-team All-American last year, rushing for 1,537 yards and a school-record 22 touchdowns.—
Sam Warren,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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Melissa Horner’s inconsistent presence in the home seemed to upset her son’s routines.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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While chia seeds have nutrients linked to cholesterol management, research shows conflicting evidence about their direct impact on cholesterol levels.—
Mark Gurarie,
Verywell Health,
30 Apr. 2026
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If voters approve conflicting ballot measures, the one with more yes votes would take effect.—
Queenie Wong,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Mutually exclusive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mutually%20exclusive. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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