loosen
verb (used with object)
to unfasten or undo, as a bond or fetter.
has loosened
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present perfectof loosen (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Japan has loosened rules, external to allow for the increased use of coal-fired power plants, Italy is delaying the closure, external of its remaining stations until 2038, and India has postponed maintenance , externalshutdowns.
From BBC ● Jun. 21, 2026
All this has loosened OPEC’s grip on the U.S. economy, and Americans have felt less pain during this energy crisis.
From Barron's ● May 7, 2026
The government has loosened other social restrictions too, allowing for live music and dancing in the capital.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 17, 2026
In the past, such negative sentiment was closely associated with a poor economy, but the connection between sentiment and the actual performance of the economy has loosened since the pandemic.
From MarketWatch ● Dec. 19, 2025
When I leave, the concrete in my chest has loosened, melted down so I can breathe for a few days.
From "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett
