- present tense form of loosen (3rd person singular).
loosens
Example Sentences
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“A flurry of tankers have taken the chance to exit the gulf through the Strait of Hormuz, as Iran loosens its grip on the key waterway under conditions stipulated under the agreement,” the analysts add.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 19, 2026
And when you whisk it into something, especially with a little acid, it loosens, lightens, turns almost plush.
From Salon ● Mar. 25, 2026
Some bigger changes will take place next week as high pressure loosens its grip.
From BBC ● Mar. 20, 2026
Cardellini: Every time we did it, there was something funny happening which immediately loosens you up, just as a human being.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 10, 2026
Camille loosens her hold on my shirt but doesn’t budge from the doorway.
From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller
