Synonyms
Examples of loosen up in a Sentence
hoped that adding a second lane would loosen up traffic on that street
a high-pressure job that makes it hard for him to loosen up even on weekends
Recent Examples on the Web
The hope is that Rozier’s neck will loosen up in time to play on Tuesday against the Hawks.
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Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2024
Interest rates are expected to drop as the market loosens up with more inventory.
—Jackie Reed, Kansas City Star, 3 Apr. 2024
The credit aims to loosen up the housing supply and create more inventory at the bottom of the market.
—Frank Sorrentino, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2024
Today, red carpet style has certainly loosened up, and A-listers such as Ayo Edebiri and Kristen Stewart are now regularly rocking blazers and trousers on the step and repeat.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 7 Mar. 2024
As April encourages you to loosen up, give your love style a thrilling revamp.
—Debbie Frank, Peoplemag, 5 Apr. 2024
Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating on the cooktop, adding more liquid as needed to loosen up the broth.
—Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 23 Feb. 2024
Major champ discusses cheating controversies, wants rules to loosen up.
—Fox News, 21 Mar. 2024
Plush, the wrap belt is durable enough to stay in place without loosening up with wear.
—Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 5 Jan. 2024
Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2024
Interest rates are expected to drop as the market loosens up with more inventory.
—Jackie Reed, Kansas City Star, 3 Apr. 2024
The credit aims to loosen up the housing supply and create more inventory at the bottom of the market.
—Frank Sorrentino, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2024
Today, red carpet style has certainly loosened up, and A-listers such as Ayo Edebiri and Kristen Stewart are now regularly rocking blazers and trousers on the step and repeat.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 7 Mar. 2024
As April encourages you to loosen up, give your love style a thrilling revamp.
—Debbie Frank, Peoplemag, 5 Apr. 2024
Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating on the cooktop, adding more liquid as needed to loosen up the broth.
—Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 23 Feb. 2024
Major champ discusses cheating controversies, wants rules to loosen up.
—Fox News, 21 Mar. 2024
Plush, the wrap belt is durable enough to stay in place without loosening up with wear.
—Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 5 Jan. 2024
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“Loosen up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/loosen%20up. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.
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