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]
(..) out of the broom closet. Are you nuts? We just need to lock the doors, call in sick and just stay in our own bedrooms until it just goes away. Hello, there's a demon on the loose, and I still have to find that woman. Whoa, whoa, wait a minute. - Premonition? - No. An epiphany. So are you telling me (..)1998 TvShow: Charmed Title: The Truth Is Out There... and It Hurts Season: 1 Episode 8