as in loose
not tightly fastened, tied, or stretched
the loosened nuts finally dropped off of the screws
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as in relaxed
to make less taut
the lead climber loosened the climbing rope so that the other climber could have more room to maneuver
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as in freed
to set free (as from slavery or confinement)
the dog ran after the squirrel after he was loosened from the post
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as in unleashed
to set free (from a state of being held in check)
once he got to know us better, his inhibitions loosened a bit
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Recent Examples of loosened
Michael E. Ruane The Washington Post, arkansasonline.com, 20 Oct. 2024
That said, the world’s richest sports league has loosened some of its rules in recent years.
—Scott Soshnick, Sportico.com, 15 Oct. 2024
In recent years, the government has offered considerable incentives and tax breaks, and loosened restrictions on auto lending.
—Afp, Fortune Asia, 15 Apr. 2024
Lagrange’s method, despite seeming like a mere mathematical convenience at the time, loosened the straitjacket of Newton’s mechanistic view of the universe as a sequence of falling dominos.
—Charlie Wood, Quanta Magazine, 25 Sep. 2024
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The historic structure had become loosened from its foundation over time, and the work will secure it, Bradburn said.
—Michael E. Ruane The Washington Post, arkansasonline.com, 20 Oct. 2024
That said, the world’s richest sports league has loosened some of its rules in recent years.
—Scott Soshnick, Sportico.com, 15 Oct. 2024
In recent years, the government has offered considerable incentives and tax breaks, and loosened restrictions on auto lending.
—Afp, Fortune Asia, 15 Apr. 2024
Lagrange’s method, despite seeming like a mere mathematical convenience at the time, loosened the straitjacket of Newton’s mechanistic view of the universe as a sequence of falling dominos.
—Charlie Wood, Quanta Magazine, 25 Sep. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for loosened
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The Grammy nominee styled her signature blonde hair in a half-up, half-down look with loose curls.Charna Flam, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024
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Their overall message was popular, too: A smaller federal government, looser regulations and a private sector approach to the public sector have long been cornerstones of conservative governance.Emily Wilkins, CNBC, 6 Dec. 2024
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The northern Galilee, ringed by Syrian and Lebanese hills and under the gaze of towering Mount Hermon in the northern Golan Heights, is beloved for its fresh air, pastoral views, and relaxed pace far from Israel’s crowded center.Dina Kraft, The Christian Science Monitor, 10 Dec. 2024
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Once Jefferson earned his face time, the camera found Addison, who relaxed on the bench with a Vikings hat high atop his head.Alec Lewis, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
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Once freed, the brothers celebrated while the deer ran on the slippery ice to safety.Taylor Ardrey, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
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Video showed prisoners being freed from Assad’s notorious detention facilities, rebels and civilians were seen ransacking the presidential palace, with footage revealing his luxurious lifestyle and large car collection.Rob Picheta, CNN, 9 Dec. 2024
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Thompson's death unleashed scorn on social media aimed at the company and the American health insurance industry as a whole.Joedy McCreary, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
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After making the pick, Bynum stood up, dropped to the ground, and unleashed a series of dance moves, with his teammates gathering around to join in the fun.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Fernandes has no right to seize upon a slack backpass and lob Kelleher from about 40 yards out.Carl Anka, The Athletic, 7 Apr. 2024
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But, as our offices become more mobile, and our tether to a single home base becomes increasingly slack, these rules have changed.Zachary Weiss, Vogue, 21 Oct. 2024
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The winds eased by Tuesday afternoon and didn’t reach historic speeds.Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
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While Strictly maintains its, well, strict adherence to the professional standards of the performance and judging of ballroom and Latin dance styles, DWTS has over the years eased its own standards.Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 5 Dec. 2024
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His sentencing also takes into account the time already served since his May arrest, meaning he could be released in approximately 12 months, according to his legal team.Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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To be eligible, films must be released in theaters during calendar 2024, and TV shows must have aired between January 1 and November 1.Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
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Existing franchises that have successfully executed complex roster-building strategies hate seeing their hard work undone, helpless as key role players depart.Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 6 Dec. 2024
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Forgive Yourself: If things don’t go as planned—like a task left undone or a holiday mishap—remind yourself that perfection isn’t the goal.Luciana Paulise, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
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