as in alienation
the loss of friendship or affection
a silly quarrel that eventually resulted in a complete and lasting estrangement between the onetime friends
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Noun
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In the case of Bill, that ultimately means enticing him back into society with the appetizing waft and convivial chatter of a barbecue party—a small coup for social connection amid the inertia of alienation.—
Adrienne Matei,
The Atlantic,
13 Aug. 2025 -
Moreover, in the case of Kafka, a highly idiosyncratic writer, whose very name has become a byword for modern alienation and bureaucratic absurdity, the influence of his elegant and long-canonical early translators Willa and Edwin Muir still looms large.—
Mark Harman
August 8,
Literary Hub,
8 Aug. 2025
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Meanwhile, Anderson, 58, hasn’t been noticeably active on the dating scene since her 2022 divorce from bodyguard Dan Hayhurst.—
Benjamin Svetkey,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Aug. 2025
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An obituary for Brandon Blackstock revealed that Brandon Blackstock had a devoted partner who was by his side after his divorce.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
13 Aug. 2025
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The Epstein controversy has created a schism between President Donald Trump and his MAGA base.—
Sudiksha Kochi,
USA Today,
12 Aug. 2025
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There remains a wide schism between customer data availability and leveraging customer information to deliver meaningful financial guidance.—
Jody Bhagat,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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Hunter racked up some wild stats across all 13 games in 2024: 96 receptions (121 targets), 1,258 yards and 15 touchdowns on offense, along with 36 tackles, 11 pass breakups, four interceptions on defense.—
Andy Greder,
Twin Cities,
12 Aug. 2025
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Soon: Report More news: WWE Superstar Announces Retirement Match A New Beginning After the breakup of Toxic Attraction, Dolin's career on the brand stalled before her eventual release.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Aug. 2025
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In conjunction with the separation, WBD successfully completed a tender offer and consent solicitation, as well as repaid the $1.5 billion term loan due 2026, financed by a $17 billion bridge facility, resulting in a $2.2 billion reduction in gross debt.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
7 Aug. 2025
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The separation is expected to be completed in the 2HFY26 and is intended to be tax-free for US federal income tax purposes.—
Joe Cornell,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The party is struggling to reconcile progressive critics of Israel with traditional pro-Israel allies, a rift that could soon force a broader identity shift.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Aug. 2025
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The family rift stems from an infamous September 2016 private plane ride from Europe when an allegedly drunk Pitt became angry and physical with Jolie, their oldest son Maddox and some of the other children.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Estrangement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/estrangement. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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