LOOSEN (UP) Synonyms: 75 Similar and Opposite Words

loosen (up) 1 of 2

verb (1)

Definition of loosen (up) next

as in to facilitate

to free from obstruction or difficulty hoped that adding a second lane would loosen up traffic on that street

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loosen up

2 of 2

verb (2)

as in to relax

to get rid of nervous tension or anxiety a high-pressure job that makes it hard for him to loosen up even on weekends

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tense (up)

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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, 19 Dec. 2024 More people than ever are eyeing the whales as a potential revenue source, lobbying government officials to loosen up with the permits or trying to call in favors. —

Maggie Shipstead, Travel + Leisure, 18 Sep. 2024 As everyone loosens up, ask to try the Convite Coyote Mezcal Joven which puts the smell and taste of that Taos Pueblo bonfire into the bottle. —

Chadd Scott, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025 Some players got even more creative with loosening up overtime. —

The Athletic Nhl Staff, The Athletic, 21 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for loosen (up)