loosely

adverb

Definition of looselynext
as in generally

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Recent Examples of loosely Like Hard Choices, Communion is full of what might loosely be described as anecdotes. — Matthew Walther, The Atlantic, 20 July 2026 Then, display them loosely in a suet feeder where nesting birds can easily spot and gather them up. — Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 20 July 2026 The company, which strenuously denies the allegations, is part of a sprawling, loosely regulated industry of GLP-1 telehealth companies that experts say has been boosted by Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly. — Elaine Chen, STAT, 20 July 2026 Let stand, loosely covered with foil, to allow spinach to wilt and sauce to thicken, 15 minutes. — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for loosely
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generally
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  • Tournament football isn’t generally conducive to pressing, with so many matches squeezed into such a short window, and without the cohesion that comes from club sides training together for months.
    — Michael Cox, New York Times, 22 July 2026
  • Checks are generally distributed on Wednesdays, based on the day of the month you were born.
    — Brian Sloan, CNBC, 21 July 2026
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