1
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
Putin deployed the missile for the first time last month days after Biden loosened the restrictions on Ukraine.
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Colleen Long and Aamer Madhani, Los Angeles Times, 17 Dec. 2024
On the pitch, however City’s Premier League stranglehold appears to be loosening, with the team currently fourth in the table, eight points behind leader Liverpool.
—Brendan Coffey, Sportico.com, 13 Dec. 2024
New chassis, new electronic architecture, smart ionizer Bentley mode is the default setting, or the driver can choose the Comfort setting, which loosens the anti-roll bars and electronic stability control for a looser ride.
—Kristin Shaw, Popular Science, 11 Dec. 2024
If soil was prepared earlier in the year, rake the area again before seeding to loosen the soil and remove debris.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 13 Dec. 2024
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Colleen Long and Aamer Madhani, Los Angeles Times, 17 Dec. 2024
On the pitch, however City’s Premier League stranglehold appears to be loosening, with the team currently fourth in the table, eight points behind leader Liverpool.
—Brendan Coffey, Sportico.com, 13 Dec. 2024
New chassis, new electronic architecture, smart ionizer Bentley mode is the default setting, or the driver can choose the Comfort setting, which loosens the anti-roll bars and electronic stability control for a looser ride.
—Kristin Shaw, Popular Science, 11 Dec. 2024
If soil was prepared earlier in the year, rake the area again before seeding to loosen the soil and remove debris.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 13 Dec. 2024
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For three days, the House of Robb offered a seaside meeting spot for artists, collectors, and art enthusiasts to take time and relax between exploring the latest and greatest in contemporary and modern art.Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 23 Dec. 2024
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As employers relax their requirements for workers with four-year degrees and opt for highly skilled candidates instead, one key factor has been strongly instrumental to the success of this strategic move: online courses and professional certificates.Rachel Wells, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Authorities did not release information as to a motive or how the men knew each other.Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 23 Dec. 2024
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In November Rolling Stone spoke to Gunna’s mother, Sheila Kitchens, about her son’s accomplishments after being released from jail in December 2022 under an Alford plea in Atlanta’s case against him, Young Thug, and members of their Young Stoner Life Record label.Mankaprr Conteh, Rolling Stone, 23 Dec. 2024
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It’s been years in the making for Dre and Snoop to reconnect and unleash a joint project.Michael Saponara, Billboard, 17 Dec. 2024
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In December 2010, the Arab Spring unleashed widespread anti-authoritarian protests and uprisings across the region, including in Syria.Sefa Secen / Made by History, TIME, 17 Dec. 2024
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And Threatens Panama Canal Takeover Moreover, the election of Donald Trump to the U.S. Presidency could signal an easier regulatory environment for financial players and there is a possibility that the antitrust climate could also ease.Trefis Team, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Conversely, getting a good night’s rest often seems to ease anxiety and take the edge off negative memories, studies suggest.Jamie Ducharme, TIME, 23 Dec. 2024
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While the technology is impressive, the real value lies in how these platforms free up HR professionals to focus on what matters most – the human aspect of their role.Bernard Marr, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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Questioned by the rebel fighter who freed him, the man identified himself as Adel Ghurbal from the central Syrian city of Homs.Tim Lister, CNN, 16 Dec. 2024
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Mostly what you’re being liberated from is your unmet expectation.Eric Thomas, Baltimore Sun, 17 Dec. 2024
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Dumping him will be liberating and empowering for you, and an important life lesson for him.Tim Ryan, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
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Brown has previously been candid about working hard to loose some weight.Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 13 Dec. 2024
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People will need to do less and less in the future to loose a torrent of data about themselves and their ongoing activities onto the Web.John Rennie, IEEE Spectrum, 31 May 2011
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The San Luis Obispo County Urban Search and Rescue team rescued the two individuals in collaboration with the California Highway Patrol and the San Luis Obispo County Fire Department.Fernando Cervantes Jr., USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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She was rescued and taken to a nearby hospital with serious injuries.Skylar Heisey, The Arizona Republic, 16 Dec. 2024
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“Loosen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/loosen. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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