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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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Crucially, this scenario hinges on Burnham finding a Labour MP willing to stand down and trigger a by-election.

From BBC • May 10, 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

FICC, as it’s known on Wall Street, can be volatile from quarter to quarter as it hinges on a range of commodity markets and monetary policy.

From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026

“Amelia,” Mrs. Caruthers creaked, her voice like the hinges on the attic door.

From "Ophie's Ghosts" by Justina Ireland