This book is only a novel in the 'loose' sense of the word. [=the word “novel” does not usually refer to a book like this; many people would not consider the book a novel]
Ten advocacy groups from all parts of the country formed a 'loose' alliance/association/coalition to present their shared interests to Congress.
She's been 'cut loose' from her contract. [=the company/organization with whom she had a contract to work has ended the contract]
(..) I'm... I'm just real sorry they're gone. Negan murdered Glenn and Abraham, beat them to death. Terrorized the Hilltop, set loose walkers just to make a point. I used to think the deal was something we could live with. A lot of us did. But that's changing. So let's change the world, Your Majesty. (..)2017 TvShow: The Walking Dead Title: Rock in the Road Season: 7 Episode 9