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]
(..) He's still not dead! I went and put my ear to the RV, I can hear him, like, rolling around in there, all right? I think he's awake, man, I think he's trying to get loose. Where the hell are you? I'm freaking out over here! - Calm down, damn it. - Are you gonna help me clean this up? - We got loose ends here! - Calm down! I will be there after school. After school? Are you shitting me? Ditch it, man, call in sick. (..)2008 TvShow: Breaking Bad Title: Cat's in the Bag... Season: 1 Episode 2