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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

Example Sentences

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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

But new data published Tuesday from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York show that any potential efficiency gains hinge on access and training—and those aspects still vary widely.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

Their fate could hinge on a game against Leeds on the final day, which promises to be a nerve-wracking affair for clubs at both ends of the table.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

Gold’s near-term moves hinge on incoming U.S. data, Fed signals and geopolitical developments, he notes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 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