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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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Her affection hinges on David’s ability ot act like Martin, on how well he can fill that space that looks eerily like her biological son.

From Salon • Jun. 28, 2026

“Best and Last’s” intro splat-tacular, typically a highlight of each film, hinges on the posse standing still on a moving floor.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 26, 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

The recovery hinges on two separate constraints, said Jorge Leon, head of geopolitical analysis at Rystad Energy, an Oslo-based energy research and business-intelligence firm.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 19, 2026

The universe’s fate hinges on how well our space-time balloon is expanding.

From "Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea" by Charles Seife