loosen
verb (used with object)
to unfasten or undo, as a bond or fetter.
is loosening
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present progressiveof loosen (3rd person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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Last year’s full stop on hiring is loosening up a bit.
From MarketWatch ● Jan. 8, 2026
Now, the state capital is loosening its rent laws.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 30, 2025
"There are now very few reasons to fear a resurgence of inflation -- the economy remains so weak, the labour market is loosening," he said.
From Barron's ● Oct. 30, 2025
Another measure is loosening restrictions on imports, which should give local firms a chance to access materials at cheaper rates.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 30, 2025
Their hold upon human conduct is loosening, and the personnel of their ministries is dwindling in number and in influence.
From The World Order of Bahá’u’lláh by Shoghi Effendi
