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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

Financial success hinges on converting backlog into revenue, which requires bringing new data-center capacity online quickly and efficiently.

From MarketWatch • May 7, 2026

Rahmani said the case hinges on proving the Jan. 1 fire rekindled days later.

From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2026

Nvidia’s future growth hinges on Big Tech orders for its Vera Rubin AI server, set for a second half 2026 launch.

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

“You...came,” the woman struggled to say, her voice sounding as rusty as the hinges on the door.

From "The School for Whatnots" by Margaret Peterson Haddix