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
As April encourages you to loosen up, give your love style a thrilling revamp.
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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
And Hamilton loosens up as well, with poignant stories about his friendship with Bill Paxton and the accident that effectively ended his journalistic career.
—Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Nov. 2023
Over the past few years, however, there’s been a noticeable sea change—and on the red carpet, menswear has, well, loosened up.
—Liam Hess, Vogue, 12 Mar. 2024
At the Emmy Awards in January, White slowly loosened up throughout the night — and his clothes did the same.
—Hedy Phillips, Peoplemag, 25 Feb. 2024
Generally speaking, warmth loosens up tight, stiff muscles, and cold can help cut down on swelling and inflammation.
—Ashley Abramson, SELF, 15 Feb. 2024
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
And Hamilton loosens up as well, with poignant stories about his friendship with Bill Paxton and the accident that effectively ended his journalistic career.
—Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Nov. 2023
Over the past few years, however, there’s been a noticeable sea change—and on the red carpet, menswear has, well, loosened up.
—Liam Hess, Vogue, 12 Mar. 2024
At the Emmy Awards in January, White slowly loosened up throughout the night — and his clothes did the same.
—Hedy Phillips, Peoplemag, 25 Feb. 2024
Generally speaking, warmth loosens up tight, stiff muscles, and cold can help cut down on swelling and inflammation.
—Ashley Abramson, SELF, 15 Feb. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1922, in the meaning defined above
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“Loosen up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/loosen%20up. Accessed 18 Apr. 2024.
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