LOOSEN (UP) Synonyms: 75 Similar and Opposite Words

loosen (up) 1 of 2

verb (1)

Definition of loosen (up) next

as in to facilitate

to free from obstruction or difficulty hoped that adding a second lane would loosen up traffic on that street

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loosen up

2 of 2

verb (2)

as in to relax

to get rid of nervous tension or anxiety a high-pressure job that makes it hard for him to loosen up even on weekends

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tense (up)

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In addition to the hot liquid helping to loosen up any congestion in your nasal passages, some chicken soups may also offer the following nutritional benefits:4 Fluids from the broth or soup base Protein and zinc through chicken Vitamin A from carrots Vitamin C from celery or onions 4. —

Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 30 Oct. 2024 Add some acid, and things start to loosen up in the resulting cheese. —

Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 2 Oct. 2024 It’s heated to loosen up stiff muscles, and the nodes can knead the shoulder, arm, buttocks and legs for instant relief. Find it on Amazon This Sofa Is Such Great Quality This stylish sofa can offer your living room an instant refresh. —

Kat Romero, Rolling Stone, 2 Oct. 2024 This helps loosen up anything smelly that might be stuck to the blades. —

Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for loosen (up)