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
High-profile meetings between the U.S., Russia, and Ukraine have drawn up ceasefire plans, but mutually exclusive positions have prevented a breakthrough.
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Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 3 May 2025
Final Thoughts Razer Pro Click V2 Vertical 4.5 Outstanding
The Razer Pro Click V2 Vertical makes a strong case that ergonomics and high performance are not mutually exclusive.
—PC Magazine, 11 June 2025
Pattern-matching and reasoning aren't necessarily mutually exclusive.
—ArsTechnica, 11 June 2025
These two strands of recruitment, however, are not mutually exclusive.
—James McNicholas, New York Times, 6 June 2025
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Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 3 May 2025
Final Thoughts Razer Pro Click V2 Vertical 4.5 Outstanding
The Razer Pro Click V2 Vertical makes a strong case that ergonomics and high performance are not mutually exclusive.
—PC Magazine, 11 June 2025
Pattern-matching and reasoning aren't necessarily mutually exclusive.
—ArsTechnica, 11 June 2025
These two strands of recruitment, however, are not mutually exclusive.
—James McNicholas, New York Times, 6 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mutually exclusive
Adjective
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Look for inconsistent job titles, company descriptions, locations and services across all platforms.—
Don Dodds,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Biking advocates worry about inconsistent rules across the suburban landscape.—
Paulina Czupryna,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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Miscommunication, conflicting work styles or uneven access to information can derail even the most talented teams.—
Kristofer Mussar,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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The Senate bill is expected to face pushback from conflicting factions of the party, particularly from fiscal hawks who want to reduce the deficit and lawmakers who have drawn a red line on major cuts to social safety net programs.—
Elena Moore,
NPR,
28 June 2025
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“Mutually exclusive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mutually%20exclusive. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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