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]
(..) The pretty one. Talk to her some more? There's a number on there. Let me know if you do. This is it. This is it. All right, it's loose. Shit's heavy. Shit! Was she there? No. Come on. (..)2012 Mud
(..) I'm not for sure, but I'd put money on it that she knew he'd do it. She might even put him up to it. Either way, those two are set for failure. The only chance he's got is to cut her loose. That'll never happen. But I tell you what, Mud's no badass. He's runnin' scared right now... I've got to go. (..)2012 Mud