loose
Example Sentences
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The snackiest expression of the theme: a loose, lemony caper relish that lives in the refrigerator waiting to improve whatever happens to cross its path.
From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026
Before turning him loose, I gave him a few pieces of advice.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026
He said residents should pour water on loose embers if close to their properties and "don't hesitate to call 999" if they catch something alight.
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026
But with what seems like a Ripper copycat on the loose, everyone needs to put aside their preconceived notions and figure out what’s going on.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026
In the trees, near the lake, a loose thread dangled from the hem of my sundress.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
Vocabulary lists containing loose
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