IMPRECISELY Synonyms: 11 Similar and Opposite Words

imprecisely

adverb

as in loosely

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loosely

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The film loosely adapts the plot of The Taming of The Shrew and follows the rebellious Kat Stratford (Stiles) as she is pursued by Patrick Verona (Ledger), who is paid to take her out on a date.

— Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 17 Aug. 2026
Now known formally as the Contemporary Baseball Era and Classic Baseball Era committees but still loosely as the Veterans Committee, this group meant to correct oversights continues to let in marginal guys.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 17 Aug. 2026

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