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]
(..) but I can't pronounce it. - Brian Spilner. - Typical white-boy name. Know what I'm saying? See that over there? That's mine. My baby. I ain't cutting her loose tonight. - Why not? - I'm going legit, homey. Trying to get on the NIRA circuit. Heard about that? - Hell, yeah. (..)2001 The Fast and the Furious