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 feel like I am wound so tight. You are. You're like a wire that's been wound around a thing super tight. That's me. You're telling my story. You gotta cut loose. Cutting loose. That's the dream. Well, let's do it! You're my boy and I'm always here to help. Sorry, I'm kinda down to the dregs. But we'll make it work! To cutting loose. TO THE TUNE OF FOOTLOOSE: # Loose, cut loose # Let us drink some more booze # Wow, oh, wow # Chug this blue Curacao (..)2019 TvShow: American Dad! Title: One-Woman Swole Season: 13 Episode 14