loosely

Definition of looselynext

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Recent Examples of loosely But this is the PGA Tour's crown jewel, loosely known as the fifth major, and the pressure was just intense at the end. ABC News, 15 Mar. 2026 But this is the PGA Tour’s crown jewel, loosely known as the fifth major, and the pressure was just intense at the end. Dallas Morning News, 15 Mar. 2026 Cover loosely with plastic wrap and refrigerate for about 30 minutes to allow the flavors to marry. Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Mar. 2026 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. Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for loosely
Recent Examples of Synonyms for loosely
generally
Adverb
  • The Pentagon has generally lumped it into the first objective of destroying Iran’s missile capability.
    ABC News, ABC News, 28 Mar. 2026
  • Rainfall will generally be light, with only a few tenths of an inch possible in parts of California, including San Francisco.
    Doyle Rice, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2026

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“Loosely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/loosely. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.

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