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Recent Examples of loosely
Pick the stems once the seeds have begun to dry and brown, then loosely bundle them and hang them upside down in a warm, dry place to dry completely, about one or two weeks.
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Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 2026
The series ages up the main characters from Andrew Lane’s eponymous book series, upon which it is loosely based.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 12 Mar. 2026
Margot Robbie’s understanding of the assignment is evident, her fringe frame coupled with a low and loosely bound ponytail (another hallmark of the nonchalant set).
—Calin Van Paris, InStyle, 11 Mar. 2026
One Battle After Another is based very loosely on the basic outline, and some of the less-surreal elements, of Thomas Pynchon’s wacko novel Vineland.
—Jordan Hoffman, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Mar. 2026
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Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 2026
The series ages up the main characters from Andrew Lane’s eponymous book series, upon which it is loosely based.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 12 Mar. 2026
Margot Robbie’s understanding of the assignment is evident, her fringe frame coupled with a low and loosely bound ponytail (another hallmark of the nonchalant set).
—Calin Van Paris, InStyle, 11 Mar. 2026
One Battle After Another is based very loosely on the basic outline, and some of the less-surreal elements, of Thomas Pynchon’s wacko novel Vineland.
—Jordan Hoffman, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for loosely
generally
Adverb
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Highs will be 65-70° with generally dry conditions, great for firing up the grill or taking a bike ride with the family.—
Bill Kelly,
CBS News,
21 Mar. 2026
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Punishment for operating a poker club illegally Poker clubs have not been legalized by a constitutional amendment or statewide referendum but are generally allowed, according to Zack Fertitta, who helped represent Prime Social in getting its case dismissed.—
Marley Malenfant,
Austin American Statesman,
20 Mar. 2026
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“Loosely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/loosely. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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