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]
(..) It's okay, I got it. I'm here if you need me. What is this big emergency? Can it wait an hour or two? No, it can't. There's a demon on the loose, a genie running amuck and it took me two wishes to get here. You can't make wishes with genies. See, we need you. (..)2004 TvShow: Charmed Title: I Dream of Phoebe Season: 6 Episode 15