as in schisms
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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Recent Examples of estrangements
For some, the reason behind such estrangements might seem clear to both parties.
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Madeline Holcombe,
CNN Money,
10 May 2026
The couple, who did not grow up knowing one another because of estrangements in their families, faced criticism from both sets of parents for the union.
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Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
10 Jan. 2026
The celebrity chef’s raw and darkly humorous memoir explores her family’s demise and reconstruction — through divorce, estrangements, a brother’s sudden death and another’s suicide.
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Lizz Schumer,
People.com,
31 Aug. 2025
Co-written by Baumbach and Emily Mortimer, the film blends sharp humor with aching self-reflection as the pair navigates a whirlwind of public tributes, old grudges and family estrangements, forcing both men to confront the choices, compromises and identities that have defined their lives.
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Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Aug. 2025
Madeline Holcombe,
CNN Money,
10 May 2026
The couple, who did not grow up knowing one another because of estrangements in their families, faced criticism from both sets of parents for the union.
—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
10 Jan. 2026
The celebrity chef’s raw and darkly humorous memoir explores her family’s demise and reconstruction — through divorce, estrangements, a brother’s sudden death and another’s suicide.
—
Lizz Schumer,
People.com,
31 Aug. 2025
Co-written by Baumbach and Emily Mortimer, the film blends sharp humor with aching self-reflection as the pair navigates a whirlwind of public tributes, old grudges and family estrangements, forcing both men to confront the choices, compromises and identities that have defined their lives.
—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for estrangements
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As the country heads toward a national election, the leader once celebrated as a healer is now viewed by critics as the main driver of these schisms.
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Given the schisms, some in the GOP believe only a single party-line bill may end up passing before November.
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Layoffs could follow if the company doesn't meet the target for voluntary separations, Bloomberg reported.
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Workspaces and environments enforce these separations.
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The fallout from Batula and Wilson’s relationship caused some rifts in the friend group, and their exits were not entirely surprising.
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For a party that prides itself on diversity, the clashes have exacerbated fierce debates over identity politics and long-standing rifts between progressives and moderates.
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The recent military action tested an initial agreement that was supposed to halt hostilities during 60 days of negotiations.
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However, on Sunday, Washington and Tehran agreed to pause hostilities, resume commercial vessel traffic through the strategically important waterway and resume technical talks towards a peace deal.
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“Estrangements.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/estrangements. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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