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

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

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

The panel pivots down on four hinged arms—but not out of the way.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026

However, Judge Nicholas Rimmer said that estimate hinged on multiple hypotheticals and therefore reduced the value to £340,000.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

He pried the hinged top open and looked inside.

From "Between Shades of Gray" by Ruta Sepetys