hinged

VERB

be contingent on

Synonyms

STRONGEST

depend revolve around

STRONG

hang pivot rest turn

WEAK

be subject to be undecided pend stand on turn on

Example Sentences

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With a preliminary memorandum of understanding triggering a 60-day period for negotiations between the U.S. and Iran, the health of the global economy is no longer hinged on price swings, they added.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 26, 2026

After Mexico suffered a crushing 3-0 defeat to Sweden, their hopes of advancing hinged on South Korea’s team pulling off an unlikely victory over Germany.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 19, 2026

Morgan analysts, who said their bullish outlook on equities hinged on the AI momentum narrative.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

We are a long way from those midcentury stories, like “Citizen Kane,” whose decisive moments hinged on adultery.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

Next to the boiler was a pair of soapstone washtubs with a hinged wooden cover.

From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith