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]
(..) to his belly. Jesus Christ! I'm serious, man. I'm dead serious. They had to call the paramedics to cut the prick loose. Was he all pissed off? How would you feel if you had to do a fuckin' handstand to take a piss? You guys like to tell jokes and giggle and kid around, huh? (..)1992 Reservoir Dogs