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]
(..) What is that? We found some evidence in the cornfield behind the school. There was a cavity in the earth with a lot of debris, mostly loose woods and broken crates. We think it's the remains of some kind of structure. And Susie? We didn't find her, Mrs. Salmon. That's good, isn't it? (..)2009 The Lovely Bones