hinged

VERB

be contingent on

Synonyms

STRONGEST

depend revolve around

STRONG

hang pivot rest turn

WEAK

be subject to be undecided pend stand on turn on

Example Sentences

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Following the latest round of US-brokered talks in Washington on Wednesday, envoys from Israel and Lebanon agreed to implement a ceasefire that hinged on Iran-backed Hezbollah halting its attacks.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

The success of D-day, a pivotal moment in World War II, partially hinged on the weather forecast.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

In this not-a-hatch design, the hinged trunklid is concealed among the geometric cutlines.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 25, 2026

"We are hinged to hope," he said, adding that outreach efforts were being stepped up across India.

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026

They were crisscrossed by canvas straps, were shod with hinged wooden clogs.

From "Slaughterhouse-Five" by Kurt Vonnegut