loosen
verb (used with object)
to unfasten or undo, as a bond or fetter.
loosens
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present tense formof loosen (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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“Neagley” finally loosens up a little, as various issues are dealt with and packed away, and the characters begin to relate on a more personal level, as people who might be friends.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 16, 2026
When the structure loosens and opens, the genes become easier for the cell to activate.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 26, 2026
Isik Mater, the group's director of research, said there was no guarantee that a more complete picture would emerge even if the regime loosens connectivity restrictions.
From BBC ● Mar. 6, 2026
Winter loosens its grip, but does not disappear.
From Salon ● Mar. 1, 2026
She puts a texturizer on my scalp, till it loosens up my hair, then she washes the texturizer out.
From "The Skin I'm In" by Sharon G. Flake
