1
as in fires
to cause (a projectile) to be driven forward with force
the archers loosed a great volley of arrows at the foot soldiers charging towards them
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2
as in unleashes
to find emotional release for
do not loose your pent-up frustrations on the next person who happens by
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3
as in frees
to set free (as from slavery or confinement)
the ranchers loosed the horses from their stables and into the paddock
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4
as in loosens
to set free (from a state of being held in check)
the storm loosed its full fury when it hit the coastline at high tide
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Recent Examples of looses
Candytuft is evergreen in warm Southern climes, but looses its foliage in cold northerly locations.
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Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 21 Dec. 2025
Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 21 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for looses
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Witness videos show that at the moment Ross fires his first shot into the front of the SUV, its wheels are directed away from him.—
Corky Siemaszko,
NBC news,
10 Jan. 2026
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Still holding a cellphone in one hand, Ross fires a shot through the windshield.—
Brian Niemietz,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Jan. 2026
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The next drive Tagovailoa unleashes a half field heave into the end zone, throwing a 39-yard rainbow to Jaylen Waddle, who caught it in stride while beating rookie cornerback Maxwell Hairston.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
9 Nov. 2025
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In Lynne Ramsay’s Die My Love, Jennifer Lawrence unleashes, in all senses of the word.—
Rachel Handler,
Vulture,
6 Nov. 2025
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Inter Miami is paying a $2 million transfer fee to get Ayala, who signed with Portland under the U22 Initiative, which allows clubs to sign lucrative contracts for young prospects at a reduced salary roster cost, which frees up salary cap space.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
7 Jan. 2026
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The move most likely frees up Cooper to spend more time with the offense as a whole.—
Matt Murschel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
7 Jan. 2026
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Fortunately, the BreezyClear Pro is equipped to address all the baby’s needs from the beginning to the end of the decongestion process; by briefly misting the nasal passages, the device loosens mucus so its powerful suction can remove it quickly and without fuss.—
Ethan Stone,
USA Today,
28 Oct. 2025
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Ray’s hand loosens its grip on the weapon.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
28 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The expansion Raptors shoots 0-for-3 from the foul line.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Jan. 2026
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The officer shoots a second time.—
Claire Galofaro,
Fortune,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Clearing missions liberates the different Hyrule regions from Ganondorf's control and earns resources to level up your characters and their weapons.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
4 Nov. 2025
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The Prize is technically a financial award, not a grant, which liberates recipients to dream, pause, pivot, or scale on their own terms.—
Afdhel Aziz,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Texas Rangers pitcher Tyler Mahle throws to the Los Angeles Angels in the first inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, April 15, 2025, Arlington, Texas.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
5 Jan. 2026
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In response, an employee throws what appeared to be a burger box at a man in a white T-shirt who appears to be accompanying the woman.—
Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
2 Jan. 2026
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That gas feeds the central black hole, which then releases gentle energy—enough to prevent new stars from forming, but not enough to destroy the galaxy.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Jan. 2026
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Take a look at this week’s best new music releases below.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Looses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/looses. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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