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]
(..) with a load of kindlin'... and I heard Mayella screaming as I got to the fence. I dropped my kindlin', and I run as fast as I could, but I run into the fence. But when I got loose, l run up to the window... and I seen him with my Mayella! What did you do... afteryou saw the defendant? (..)1962 To Kill a Mockingbird
(..) anything about that night. Well... you know the first time when I was gettin' out of my britches? They was all in a tangle... and I couldn't get 'em loose. Well, when I went back, though... they were folded across the fence... sort of like they was expectin' me. (..)1962 To Kill a Mockingbird