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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First and foremost, we are targeted by fear: of scarcity, of alienation, of violence, of loss.—
Cindy Juyoung Ok
June 26,
Literary Hub,
26 June 2025 -
Much has been made of the rise of incel culture (involuntarily celibate) but there’s a much broader and moderate feeling of alienation amongst young boys.—
Kian Bakhtiari,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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Sanchez and Whitesell were married for 13 years before filing for divorce in April 2019.—
Christina Dugan Ramirez,
FOXNews.com,
26 June 2025
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While answering fans’ questions via her Instagram Stories, the actress addressed one related to divorce.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
26 June 2025
Noun
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Some have suggested the schism could fracture the president’s coalition.—
Brett Samuels,
The Hill,
18 June 2025
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Trump’s openness to a possible U.S. involvement has led to schisms within the Republican community and beyond, and has notably impacted his allyship with a certain former Fox News host.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
18 June 2025
Noun
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What strikes me about the breakup songs on the album is that unlike some modern pop hits on that topic, which aren’t afraid to be overly dramatic and use expletives, yours seem pretty civil.—
David Browne,
Rolling Stone,
26 June 2025
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After the breakup, however, don’t expect your monthly expenses to go down by half.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
22 June 2025
Noun
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Zen training also induces samadhi (i.e., the experience of no separation), giving rise to wisdom and harmony with the larger picture.—
Ginny Whitelaw,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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The sheer finish acts as a great base to layer makeup on, without the worry of separation.—
Cierra Black,
Essence,
30 June 2025
Noun
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The post comes amid an ongoing rift between the couple and the Beckham family.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
24 June 2025
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Qatar, which hosted the 2022 FIFA World Cup and is home to the Al Jazeera news network, has recently worked to restore ties with Gulf neighbors after a years-long diplomatic rift during Donald Trump's first term.—
Amanda Castro
Hannah Parry
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 June 2025
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“Estrangement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/estrangement. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.
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