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 Context While Simon Patterson, the cook's estranged husband, had declined her lunch invitation, his parents, Don and Gail Patterson, attended the meal.
—Chloe Mayer, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 June 2025
Police arrested Mary’s estranged husband, Nathan Alan Gingles, in connection with the murders.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 3 June 2025
This path led us to Mary, our first non-playable character in ‘Valorant’ and Phoenix’s estranged sister.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 2 June 2025
Realizing more extreme measures are necessary, Wolff recruits his estranged and highly lethal brother, Brax (Bernthal), to help.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 2 June 2025
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Chloe Mayer, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 June 2025
Police arrested Mary’s estranged husband, Nathan Alan Gingles, in connection with the murders.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 3 June 2025
This path led us to Mary, our first non-playable character in ‘Valorant’ and Phoenix’s estranged sister.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 2 June 2025
Realizing more extreme measures are necessary, Wolff recruits his estranged and highly lethal brother, Brax (Bernthal), to help.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 2 June 2025
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“Estranged.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/estranged. Accessed 7 Jun. 2025.
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