hinges 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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Rahmani said the case hinges on proving the Jan. 1 fire rekindled days later.

From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2026

Achieving that target largely hinges on throughput at the mill at its Kalgoorlie Consolidated Gold Mines hub, analyst Paul Kaner says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026

Still, this optimism largely hinges on whether earnings from five of the Magnificent Seven hold up when they deliver quarterly results later this week.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 26, 2026

Nvidia’s future growth hinges on Big Tech orders for its Vera Rubin AI server, set for a second half 2026 launch.

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

The hinges on the cabinets were Ls, the water faucets were Xs, the burners on the stove stood up on neat N legs.

From "Chasing Vermeer" by Blue Balliett