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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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hinges on

However, he did flag that Abbott’s defense, which hinges on the question of whether Castro is a fugitive, is suspect.

From Slate ● Aug. 28, 2026

CXMT’s ability to ship large volumes to U.S. customers still hinges on geopolitics, it notes.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 27, 2026

It was actually Kennedy’s influence on a measles outbreak in Samoa that hinges on the alleged lie.

From Salon ● Aug. 27, 2026

Whether it’s a good idea for you hinges on a couple of factors you’ll want to consider.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 3, 2026

The hinges on the heavy wooden door squeak when I exit, but she doesn’t follow.

From "The Adoration of Jenna Fox" by Mary E. Pearson