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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With a preliminary memorandum of understanding triggering a 60-day period for negotiations between the U.S. and Iran, the health of the global economy is no longer hinged on price swings, they added.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 26, 2026

But Hockney didn’t ally himself with the movement—or any other—insisting that his vast oeuvre hinged simply on “looking, always looking.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

Morgan analysts, who said their bullish outlook on equities hinged on the AI momentum narrative.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

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

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026

"You girls sure do take this detective work seriously," he commented as he walked with them to the large hinged gate.

From "Pony Problems: Nancy Drew and the Clue Crew, #3" by Carolyn Keene