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]
(..) I have to get inside Zion ... ... and you have to tell me how. You're going to tell me ... ... or you're going to die. Please remove any metallic items you're carrying. Keys, loose change. Holy shit! Backup. Send backup. Freeze! What were you doing? He doesn't know. (..)1999 The Matrix