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be loose

VERB

hang

Synonyms

STRONGEST

attach bend cover dangle decorate drape drift flap float hold hover lean pin remain stay up stick swing wave

STRONG

adhere beetle bow cling deck depend droop drop fasten fix flop furnish impend incline loll lop lower nail overhang project rest sag tack trail

WEAK

be fastened be in mid-air be pendent be poised

Antonyms

STRONGEST

detach remove straighten unfasten

STRONG

do let go loosen release rise

Example Sentences

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“We all need to be loose tonight and not be as tense and uptight.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

Take care when combining the rice, lentils and pasta: The mix should be loose and textured, not mushy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 28, 2025

"Something isn't right. We always say, his screw must be loose, but playing rugby as a loosehead prop."

From BBC • Jul. 4, 2025

There should never be loose branches touching electrical outlets, cords, or appliances.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 16, 2023

This time tomorrow she would be loose in the night.

From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead

be loose

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