loose
adjective
free or released from fastening or attachment.
looseness
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a word derived from
loose.
Example Sentences
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While the looseness of non-GAAP metrics is a decades-old problem, the sheer size of the latest earnings-growth forecasts means it is taking on renewed importance.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 13, 2026
Ball, now 10 years removed from the 35-0, national championship season with the Huskies, still plays with the looseness of the freshman who was hooping with his older brothers.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 16, 2026
That balance of reverence and looseness is exactly what chef Frankie Celenza taps into in his recent holiday episode of “Let Frankie Cook,” his new Tastemade series that blends big flavor with low-stress cooking.
From Salon ● Dec. 14, 2025
To have one’s emails set to lowercase implies a looseness, a conversational tone, and sends its own message.
From Slate ● Nov. 14, 2025
There was a certain looseness to his movements.
From "Out of Darkness" by Ashley Hope Pérez
