loose
adjective
free or released from fastening or attachment.
looser
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comparativeof loose.comparative
The form of an adjective or adverb indicating a greater degree of a quality.
Example Sentences
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After playing looser passes, Arsenal, known for their duelling, were beaten by a Brighton side that swarmed around the ball.
From BBC ● Oct. 9, 2026
He seated a top economic adviser, Stephen Miran, on the board, and Miran dissented in favor of looser policy at all six meetings he attended.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 15, 2026
Baltimore has a new voice in first-year coach Jesse Minter, and Lamar Jackson figures to play looser because of it.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2026
The idea is that looser regulations on banks will mean these firms need to set aside less cash and are able to lend more, buying more Treasurys in the process.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 28, 2026
Now, however, though the code of silence is still nominally in place, inmate lips seem looser and officers’ use of snitches more widespread.
From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover
