loosen
verb (used with object)
to unfasten or undo, as a bond or fetter.
loosened
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past participleof loosen.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof loosen.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
loosenverb (used with object)to unfasten or undo, as a bond or fetter.
Example Sentences
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But in recent months authorities say they have loosened her detention and have published photographs of her taking private meetings, as supporters have demanded "proof of life".
From Barron's ● Oct. 22, 2026
The room loosened into little clusters of women catching up and talking about what came next.
From Slate ● Oct. 6, 2026
As Pruett aged, her grip on reality loosened.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 22, 2026
The impact churned up and loosened the material around the crater, leaving it less dense and less able to hold onto heat after sunset.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 18, 2026
His grip on her arm loosened, but he didn’t realize he’d actually released her until she stumbled back from him and began to run.
From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray
