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]
(..) Get to the wall, Trevor. - I can't. - I can't, the walls widen out down here. - Your rope is caught on mine. You're gonna take us down. I gotta cut you loose. What? - Hannah, no. Wait a minute, wait, wait, wait. - Don't. - Don't, don't, don't. (..)2008 Journey to the Center of the Earth