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]
(..) in five feet of snow, and he was thankful. l asked my father to give me a dollar for the school picnic. He told me how he killed a grizzly bear with his loose-leaf notebook. Now he's giving money away. My mother kisses every child. ''Just come here and kiss your grandmommy.'' (imitates kissing) (..)1983 Bill Cosby: Himself
(..) And then soon he's bigger and he's stronger and he can hit you, you don't want him to hit you anymore, you say, ''All right, son,'' turn him loose on the high school, he runs up and down the field. High school! Touchdown. He's touchdowns per game, you say, ''Yes, that's my son,'' (..)1983 Bill Cosby: Himself