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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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A successful transplant hinges on several factors, including finding the right match and ensuring the body does not reject the new organ once implanted.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

The Kowalczyk controversy hinges on a distinctly Golden State problem: the meaning of “affordability.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

Tesla’s future hinges on AI applications like FSD, robo-taxis, and humanoid robots, with Optimus Gen 3 expected this year.

From Barron's • May 12, 2026

This view hinges on a low opinion of democracy and the fourth estate that has, to some extent, been borne out.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

Presently, I hear the leather hinges on the door of the root cellar squeak as Alice goes in.

From "On the Far Side of the Mountain" by Jean Craighead George