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
Lauren ZupkusExamples of estranged in a Sentence
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The investigation quickly led detectives to suspect that 39-year-old Chris Bird, her estranged husband, had shot his wife before fleeing the scene, officials said.
—Caleb Lunetta, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Apr. 2024
Gypsy Rose Blanchard's estranged husband Ryan Scott Anderson has not yet filed a response to the restraining order Blanchard filed against him on April 8.
—Ingrid Vasquez, Peoplemag, 17 Apr. 2024
Gypsy Rose Blanchard’s estranged husband Ryan Anderson is speaking out online.
—Jenny Haward, Peoplemag, 7 Apr. 2024
Sergeant Ventresca says the one person who didn't seem worried about Jennifer was the father of her five children, her estranged husband, Fotis Dulos.
—Erin Moriarty, CBS News, 6 Apr. 2024
Social media influencer Kayla Nicole Jones has a message for people on the internet criticizing her because her kids are currently being raised by their father, her estranged husband Luhkye.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 1 Apr. 2024
During that conversation, which included the estranged couple talking about their
children, Ginejko brought up Stephenson’s 2014 confession.
—Faith Karimi, CNN, 29 Mar. 2024
During that conversation, which included the estranged couple talking about their children, Ginejko brought up Stephenson’s 2014 confession.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 29 Mar. 2024
Ryan was the one who picked his estranged wife up from prison when she was released early.
—Sara Vallone, Miami Herald, 29 Mar. 2024
Caleb Lunetta, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Apr. 2024
Gypsy Rose Blanchard's estranged husband Ryan Scott Anderson has not yet filed a response to the restraining order Blanchard filed against him on April 8.
—Ingrid Vasquez, Peoplemag, 17 Apr. 2024
Gypsy Rose Blanchard’s estranged husband Ryan Anderson is speaking out online.
—Jenny Haward, Peoplemag, 7 Apr. 2024
Sergeant Ventresca says the one person who didn't seem worried about Jennifer was the father of her five children, her estranged husband, Fotis Dulos.
—Erin Moriarty, CBS News, 6 Apr. 2024
Social media influencer Kayla Nicole Jones has a message for people on the internet criticizing her because her kids are currently being raised by their father, her estranged husband Luhkye.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 1 Apr. 2024
During that conversation, which included the estranged couple talking about their
children, Ginejko brought up Stephenson’s 2014 confession.
—Faith Karimi, CNN, 29 Mar. 2024
During that conversation, which included the estranged couple talking about their children, Ginejko brought up Stephenson’s 2014 confession.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 29 Mar. 2024
Ryan was the one who picked his estranged wife up from prison when she was released early.
—Sara Vallone, Miami Herald, 29 Mar. 2024
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“Estranged.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/estranged. Accessed 24 Apr. 2024.
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