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]
(..) They follow orders. You see, the solution to your crisis is standing right in front of you. Let me be as clear as I can. No Velociraptors are going to be set loose on this island. Oh, shit. You're out of your mind! What are you going to do with all these people? You got people here. (..)2015 Jurassic World
(..) Do you hear yourself when you talk? This is gonna happen. With or without you boys. Progress always wins, man. Maybe progress should lose for once. Pig loose! Pig loose! Owen, no! No, hold your fire! Hold your fire. Do not fire. Put amps in these animals, (..)2015 Jurassic World