hinge on

VERB

depend

Synonyms

STRONGEST

depend on rest on

WEAK

be at mercy of be based on be conditioned be connected with be determined by be in control of be in the power of be subject to be subordinate to bottom found ground hang hang in suspense hang on hang upon pend re rest

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Over the next two defining games, survival may hinge on who holds their nerve.

From BBC • May 12, 2026

Plum’s legacy in Los Angeles will hinge on whether this reset becomes a turning point or just another chapter in a long rebuild.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026

De Haan said gas prices still hinge on the Strait of Hormuz.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 24, 2026

While state laws govern how marriages are unwound, resolutions for unmarried couples often hinge on a court’s interpretation of case law, with varying outcomes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

So many things hinge on that, but I don’t want to freak you out with any more information than I have to.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin

hinge on

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