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]
(..) Keep firing! Keep firing! Skadoosh. How did you...? How did you do it? You know, you just keep your elbows up and keep the shoulders loose. Not that. How did you find peace? I took away your parents. Everything. I scarred you for life. See, that's the thing, Shen. Scars heal. (..)2011 Kung Fu Panda 2