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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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His optimism hinges on the biotech deploying its roughly $18.5 billion cash balance to diversify its pipeline beyond Dupixent and Eylea, two drugs that account for the lion’s share of revenue.

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

The general feeling is that this season's title race hinges on Arsenal's trip to relegation-threatened West Ham on Sunday.

From BBC • May 9, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 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

Crusty old alpinists who’ve survived a lifetime of close scrapes like to counsel young proteges that staying alive hinges on listening carefully to one’s “inner voice.”

From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer