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loosely

[loos-lee] / ˈlus li /

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approximately adv.
freely adv.

ADVERB

approximately

Synonyms

STRONGEST

almost generally relatively roughly

STRONG

about around

WEAK

ballpark figure bordering on circa close to closely comparatively in the ballpark in the neighborhood of in the region of in the vicinity of just about more or less most much not far from not quite proximately upwards of very close

Antonyms

WEAK

accurately clearly definitely exactly precisely

ADVERB

freely

Synonyms

STRONGEST

effortlessly liberally readily

WEAK

abundantly amply as one pleases bountifully cleanly copiously extravagantly facilely lavishly lightly like water open-handedly unhindered unobstructedly unstintingly well with a free hand without encumbrance without hindrance without restraint without stint

Antonyms

WEAK

difficultly

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loosely

EA is a loosely defined movement that uses evidence and reason to work out how to do the most good with a person's money and time.

From Barron's ● Oct. 2, 2026

In particular, the moon's irregular appearance resembles what scientists call a rubble pile asteroid, an object made from many pieces of rock held together relatively loosely by gravity.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 19, 2026

The term e-bike is often used loosely to cover a range of different vehicles.

From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026

James Zou, who leads the Artificial Intelligence for Science Lab at Stanford University, told MarketWatch that it’s unclear whether any AI labs have actually reached this loosely defined milestone.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 14, 2026

"No harm in giving it a little test drive," I said, holding the reins loosely and giving them a light flick.

From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda

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