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]
(..) Dialogue: ..,Default,,,Hodgins:\NSo, Bertha's rainfall raised\Nthe water line of interest Dialogue: ..,Default,,,by approximately four inches,\Njust enough to lift and carry Dialogue: ..,Default,,,the loose bones and fragments. Dialogue: ..,Default,,,How far are we talking? (..)2016 TvShow: Bones Title: The Death in the Defense Season: 11 Episode 11