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to cause to change from friendly or loving to unfriendly or uncaring
she estranged several of her coworkers when she let her promotion go to her head
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Recent Examples of estranged
Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 29 Jan. 2026
There’s a murder mystery here, with some twists and turns along the way, and also a story about an estranged married couple dealing with the grief of losing a child.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Harriette Cole, Mercury News, 16 Jan. 2026
Meanwhile, Garnett helped lead the Celtics to the NBA title and became a legend in Boston and was estranged from the Wolves organization until recently.
—The Athletic Nba Staff, New York Times, 13 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
Unless her future self thwarts the plan, Steiner will mail a copy of Empty Chair to her estranged relative in hopes of reconciliation.
—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 29 Jan. 2026
There’s a murder mystery here, with some twists and turns along the way, and also a story about an estranged married couple dealing with the grief of losing a child.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Verb
My mother and her sister have been estranged for years, but none of us really knows why.
—Harriette Cole, Mercury News, 16 Jan. 2026
Meanwhile, Garnett helped lead the Celtics to the NBA title and became a legend in Boston and was estranged from the Wolves organization until recently.
—The Athletic Nba Staff, New York Times, 13 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for estranged
Adjective
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Instead, the character is an alienated young woman returning to a blended family, where her uncle Chris (Tobias Menzies) is trying to build a life with his new wife and wants to bury his brother’s ashes, which are still in the family home.—
Sarah Crompton,
Vogue,
20 Jan. 2026
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Some of these technocrats and marginalized insiders feel alienated but are too afraid to act because of what may await them the day after.—
Karim Sadjadpour,
The Atlantic,
10 Jan. 2026
Verb
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But Newsom’s decision to leave LaMalfa’s seat vacant as long as possible has infuriated California Republicans.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Jan. 2026
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The youngster infuriated head coach Hansi Flick by telling the German on Friday morning that a then-unnamed team would activate his paltry $7 million release clause.—
Tom Sanderson,
Forbes.com,
17 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Crowe will portray a swordsman who mentors Cavill's Highlander, and Bautista will play an antagonistic immortal known as the Kurgen, while Gillan will star as Connor's very mortal wife.—
Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 Jan. 2026
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The endeavors and desires of the Bantu [Black people] and the endeavors and objectives of all Europeans [white people] will be antagonistic.—
Eve Fairbanks,
The Dial,
27 Jan. 2026
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The remark angered lawmakers on both sides of the aisle at the time, and it was quickly walked back.—
Kaitlyn Schallhorn,
Oc Register,
26 Jan. 2026
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Opposition to the war grew in Australia along with the Palestinian death toll, and last September the government angered Israeli leaders by supporting other like-minded Western nations, including Canada and the United Kingdom, by formally recognizing Palestinian statehood.—
Oscar Holland,
CNN Money,
22 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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His 134 men were armed with musket, cartridge pouch, and sword in case of a hostile encounter, and the Africaansche Galey lay close by with a couple of small cannon brought forward on the bow.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Jan. 2026
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The broader goal, Rubio said, is a prosperous Venezuela aligned with the United States and no longer serving as a hub for hostile foreign powers.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
28 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Theo Epstein left the Boston Red Sox for the Cubs in 2011 after his relationship with owner John Henry soured.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Jan. 2026
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Public opinion has also soured against encampments and blight in recent years, fueling election promises of faster solutions to homelessness.—
Grant Stringer,
Mercury News,
22 Jan. 2026
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The killing of Alex Pretti by federal agents in Minneapolis last Saturday has enraged many people across the country.—
Frank Langfitt,
NPR,
29 Jan. 2026
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Duran booted a water bottle on his way down the tunnel while manager Unai Emery was enraged by Newcastle assistant Jason Tindall putting his finger to his lips and telling the Spaniard to be quiet.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
22 Jan. 2026
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The new monument outraged Utah politicians and residents who supported mining and other development on the public lands.—
Shaun McKinnon,
AZCentral.com,
2 Feb. 2026
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Massey’s family was outraged by the jury’s decision.—
John O’Connor,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Estranged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/estranged. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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