estranged
adjective
es·tranged
i-ˈstrānjd 
: having lost former closeness and affection : in a state of alienation from a previous close or familial relationship
her estranged husband [=her husband with whom she no longer lives]
Social workers may try to resolve conflicts between estranged siblings.—
Jonathan D. Rockoff
Jonathan D. RockoffHe had taken out a life insurance policy on his estranged wife just weeks before her murder …—David Fisher
David Fisher… it's kind of shameful to admit your idea of unwinding in front of the TV is watching somebody's entire family get murdered by their greedy, estranged uncle.—Lauren Zupkus
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The couple became estranged, and at the time of his death, they were engaged in dueling lawsuits, each accusing the other of physical abuse, according to reporting by Variety.
—Kaitlyn Huamani, Los Angeles Times, 26 Feb. 2025
The three-part series also includes interviews with Ruby’s estranged husband Kevin, law enforcement officials, and former neighbors of the Franke family.
—Rachel Brodsky, TIME, 25 Feb. 2025
After many 'Monkey' kills, Death himself shows up in the end
Hal and Bill become estranged when, as kids, Hal winds up the monkey to kill his bullying brother, and their beloved mom (Tatiana Maslany) dies instead.
—Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 24 Feb. 2025
Porsha Williams is speaking out after her estranged husband, Simon Guobadia, was detained by ICE.
—Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 22 Feb. 2025
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Kaitlyn Huamani, Los Angeles Times, 26 Feb. 2025
The three-part series also includes interviews with Ruby’s estranged husband Kevin, law enforcement officials, and former neighbors of the Franke family.
—Rachel Brodsky, TIME, 25 Feb. 2025
After many 'Monkey' kills, Death himself shows up in the end
Hal and Bill become estranged when, as kids, Hal winds up the monkey to kill his bullying brother, and their beloved mom (Tatiana Maslany) dies instead.
—Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 24 Feb. 2025
Porsha Williams is speaking out after her estranged husband, Simon Guobadia, was detained by ICE.
—Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 22 Feb. 2025
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“Estranged.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/estranged. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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