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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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For now, though, it all hinges on what Verstappen chooses to do.

From BBC • Jun. 23, 2026

While much of the upgrade hinges on software, IBM’s quantum computing effort is an integral part of its business and future growth.

From Barron's • Jun. 23, 2026

For a company making physical products, that calculation might seem like it hinges on a straightforward analysis of the location of sales or production.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 21, 2026

The calculation also hinges on how much you’d be earning before full retirement age, since the more you make, the less you’ll get from Social Security during the earnings-test period.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 15, 2026

I was weighing my options when the hinges on the door rotated.

From "Salt to the Sea" by Ruta Sepetys