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]
(..) what happens then? No, we'll get more. That Quayle woman's got her own set-up. The heat's off her. She can break loose a barrel every now and again. It ain't broke, so why fix it? Todd, please, would you explain things to your uncle? Explain to him the benefit (..)2013 TvShow: Breaking Bad Title: Felina Season: 5 Episode 16