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Recent Examples of loosely
The Veken compression packing cubes are a travel must-have for 2026, and loosely packing clothes with zero organization is very much a thing of the past.
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Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 15 Feb. 2026
Unlike plastic wrap, which may require poking to release steam, parchment paper can also cover foods more loosely, allowing steam to escape naturally and preventing your food from becoming soggy.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 10 Feb. 2026
In a change from 2025, the participants in this year’s tournament were grouped into four quadrants based on position, with a bracket for bigs, wings and two groups of guards loosely separated by size.
—Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 7 Feb. 2026
While the design here is emphatically traditional, a dose of modern whimsy comes through with a dangling, multi-floor chandelier loosely inspired by jellyfish.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 6 Feb. 2026
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Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 15 Feb. 2026
Unlike plastic wrap, which may require poking to release steam, parchment paper can also cover foods more loosely, allowing steam to escape naturally and preventing your food from becoming soggy.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 10 Feb. 2026
In a change from 2025, the participants in this year’s tournament were grouped into four quadrants based on position, with a bracket for bigs, wings and two groups of guards loosely separated by size.
—Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 7 Feb. 2026
While the design here is emphatically traditional, a dose of modern whimsy comes through with a dangling, multi-floor chandelier loosely inspired by jellyfish.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 6 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for loosely
generally
Adverb
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The discussion devolved as attendees opined about the criminal justice system generally, advertised their nonprofits during the question-and-answer session and talked about unrelated issues.—
DIAMOND VENCES,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Feb. 2026
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The co-branded visors can be fitted to Race-R Pro, Aeron GP and Aeron lids, generally suited for track use.—
Abhimanyu Ghoshal,
New Atlas,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Loosely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/loosely. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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