as in to infuriate
to cause to change from friendly or loving to unfriendly or uncaring
she estranged several of her coworkers when she let her promotion go to her head
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Recent Examples of estrange
Christian and Brax, estranged for nearly a decade for reasons that still aren’t entirely clear, find their way back to one another through a series of charming encounters.
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Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Mar. 2025
Dear Eric: My sister (85) and I (80) have been estranged for about five years.
—R. Eric Thomas, The Mercury News, 6 Mar. 2025
After Brad’s parents divorced, they were estranged for roughly a decade before reconnecting when Brad was in veterinary school and on the cusp of burning out.
—Katherine Lagrave, AFAR Media, 5 Mar. 2025
The two have been estranged for years, their once-tight bond shattered after Tamika accused LaTocha and Rocky of stealing $30,000 in royalties from her.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 5 Mar. 2025
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Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Mar. 2025
Dear Eric: My sister (85) and I (80) have been estranged for about five years.
—R. Eric Thomas, The Mercury News, 6 Mar. 2025
After Brad’s parents divorced, they were estranged for roughly a decade before reconnecting when Brad was in veterinary school and on the cusp of burning out.
—Katherine Lagrave, AFAR Media, 5 Mar. 2025
The two have been estranged for years, their once-tight bond shattered after Tamika accused LaTocha and Rocky of stealing $30,000 in royalties from her.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 5 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for estrange
Verb
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Trump's economic war and annexation threats have infuriated Canadians.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
21 Mar. 2025
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The show also features breakout performances from Isa Briones, who plays the infuriating Dr. Trinity Santos, Gerran Howell as the bumbling student doctor Dennis Whitaker, and Taylor Dearden as the sensitive and quirky Dr. Melissa King.—
Sam Reed,
Glamour,
18 Mar. 2025
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Downsizing investments in sustainability will also alienate employees, consumers, and communities who reward businesses that reduce environmental impact, enhance social equity, and improve long-term resilience.—
Paul Klein,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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Fear comes to many with visas who are worried about being kicked out of the country or when Trump is alienating many countries but Vladimir Putin’s.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Mar. 2025
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President Trump’s remarks about Canada becoming the 51st state have greatly angered Canadians.—
Hersh Shefrin,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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The craft retailer, which already closed 800 stores across the U.S. in February, has consumers angered by the terms and conditions of their going-out-of-business sales.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
14 Mar. 2025
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In ever more apocalyptic language, Trump has sought to unify his MAGA movement with strongman pledges to defend Americans from millions of hostile foreigners seeking to storm the country and to root out enemy aliens within.—
Julia Preston,
Foreign Affairs,
25 Oct. 2024
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The film follows a ragtag group of actors (played by Tim Allen, Sigourney Weaver, Alan Rickman, among other stars) from an ‘80s sci-fi series who aliens unexpectedly abduct during a convention appearance.—
Matt Juul,
BostonGlobe.com,
7 July 2023
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The university caved to Trump's demands, enraging students and graduates alike.—
Peter D'Abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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The Democratic base is enraged, but the party remains staunchly divided on how to respond two months into his second term.—
Ramsey Touchberry,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
23 Mar. 2025
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The university’s decision to accede to nearly all of the Trump administration’s demands outraged some faculty members, who say Columbia has sacrificed academic freedom.—
Philip Marcelo,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Mar. 2025
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The policy outraged customers as going-out-of-business sales continue and some argued there was little notice to redeem their store value.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA TODAY,
21 Mar. 2025
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Hov and Ye’s relationship has soured as of late, largely due to their political differences and the fashion designer’s errant outbursts.—
Armon Sadler,
VIBE.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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Nike is being hurt by souring consumer sentiment and the threat of a trade war, which could make its products more expensive.—
Brian Evans,
CNBC,
21 Mar. 2025
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Meanwhile, China has seen a rise in patent filings for tools designed to cheaply and efficiently sever submarine cables—vital infrastructure that carries more than 95 percent of global communications.—
Kevin Sabet,
Newsweek,
24 Mar. 2025
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Even if they’re not technically severed, they’re still cut off from a part of themselves due to their allegiance to Kier and the ideology of Lumon.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
21 Mar. 2025
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“Estrange.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/estrange. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.
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