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]
(..) that told me I should abandon my work with high-energy particles for laundry and childbearing? She's in. So, how do you feel? Nice and loose? Come to play? Got your game face on? Are you ready? Yeah. You know, you don't have to stay for the whole thing. Oh, no. I want to. (..)2008 TvShow: The Big Bang Theory Title: The Bat Jar Conjecture Season: 1 Episode 13