Loosen and Pull in

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Loosen verb - To make less taut.

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Pull in is an antonym for loosen.

Nearby Words: loose, looseness, loosely, loosening, loosener

Pull in verb - To keep from exceeding a desirable degree or level (as of expression).

Usage example: a company that cannot manage to pull in costs will not be in business for very long

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Loosen is an antonym for pull in.

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Pull in and Loosen. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 14, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/loosen/pull_in

Loosen & Pull in. N.p., 2016. Web. 14 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/loosen/pull_in>.

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