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as in to relax
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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2
as in to release
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 to unleash
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 loosen
By next August, Mehta is expected to decide which of the possible remedies Google will be required to carry out to loosen its stranglehold on the search market.
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Paresh Dave, WIRED, 20 Nov. 2024
Spend a couple minutes on each leg to loosen tight tissues.
—Hayden Carpenter, Outside Online, 19 Nov. 2024
The fact that the Catholic Church held so much sway over the Republic of Ireland’s political institutions for so long ensured that, once the shackles were loosened, the South more or less speedran the entire postwar era in the past 30 years.
—Nate Jones, Vulture, 18 Nov. 2024
Trump has generally pledged to extend or enact major tax cuts while loosening regulations, something that the business community is set to embrace.
—Rob Wile, NBC News, 6 Nov. 2024
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Paresh Dave, WIRED, 20 Nov. 2024
Spend a couple minutes on each leg to loosen tight tissues.
—Hayden Carpenter, Outside Online, 19 Nov. 2024
The fact that the Catholic Church held so much sway over the Republic of Ireland’s political institutions for so long ensured that, once the shackles were loosened, the South more or less speedran the entire postwar era in the past 30 years.
—Nate Jones, Vulture, 18 Nov. 2024
Trump has generally pledged to extend or enact major tax cuts while loosening regulations, something that the business community is set to embrace.
—Rob Wile, NBC News, 6 Nov. 2024
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There are relaxing, cozy options for the self-care enthusiast, luxe beauty products for the friend who never skips their skin-care routine, outdoor gear for your favorite hiker, and much more.Sara Coughlin, SELF, 29 Nov. 2024
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OpenAI relaxed its policy on secondary share sales in June, after employees complained.Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 29 Nov. 2024
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More optimism was reflected in the Conference Board’s survey released on Tuesday, which showed a record 56.4% of consumers expect stock prices to increase over the next year.Lewis Krauskopf, USA TODAY, 30 Nov. 2024
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In this photo taken from video released by the Russian Defense Ministry on Thursday, Nov. 28, 2024, pilots of an Su-34 bomber of the Russian air force fly at an undisclosed location in Ukraine.Compiled by Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports, arkansasonline.com, 29 Nov. 2024
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Now on to the good stuff: See Amy Adams unleashed as a primal mom in 'Nightbitch' With Golden Globe nominations coming Monday morning, Adams has a good shot at landing her 10th career nod in the lead musical/comedy actress category.Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2024
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Our domestic talent has to be unleashed at full force and full scale.Maria Curi, Axios, 5 Dec. 2024
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There have also been efforts to ease people’s transition into the German workforce, from speeding up the process of qualification recognition to making foreign workers feel more welcome (a long-standing issue in Germany).Frey Lindsay, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
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The exhibition industry was hobbled by the COVID pandemic, which shuttered cinemas for months and left certain consumers more reticent to return to their local multiplexes even as restrictions eased.Brent Lang, Variety, 29 Nov. 2024
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The company also monetized obsolete inventory, freeing up warehouse space and capital for reinvestment.Paul J. Noble, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
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Duet Colorblock Saffiano Leather Small Crossbody Crossbody purses are a must-have for anyone on the go, freeing up your hands and elevating your look.Bianca Pineda, Southern Living, 2 Dec. 2024
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The camera is liberated (via CGI) in the song and dance numbers, but everything else is filmed in a basic, boring fashion, the background melting into a dim, unfocused blur behind the actors.Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times, 19 Nov. 2024
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Indoctrination of a Nation, about Russians living under the Putin regime; and D-Day: 100 Days for Freedom, from Zed Productions, a deep dive into the military campaign that liberated France from the Nazis.Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Nov. 2024
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Individuals will loose trust in their company leadership decision-making abilities if organizational changes negatively impact the majority of the workforce.Kate Wieczorek, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
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As a result, a driver may loose their speedometer information and rearview camera image.Ahjané Forbes, USA TODAY, 28 May 2024
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The unit developed such a big reputation worldwide that former Chief Daryl Gates famously boasted in 1980 that his SWAT team could rescue American hostages being held in Iran.Libor Jany, Los Angeles Times, 5 Dec. 2024
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Within a week of being rescued from the street, Snoop moved in with Phillips (@lomeetsworld).Jason Fields, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
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“Loosen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/loosen. Accessed 11 Dec. 2024.
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