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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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The entire premise of “The Office” hinges on this funny concept that terrible bosses exist.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

Tesla’s future hinges on AI applications like FSD, robo-taxis, and humanoid robots, with Optimus Gen 3 expected this year.

From Barron's • May 12, 2026

Crucially, this scenario hinges on Burnham finding a Labour MP willing to stand down and trigger a by-election.

From BBC • May 10, 2026

Achieving that target largely hinges on throughput at the mill at its Kalgoorlie Consolidated Gold Mines hub, analyst Paul Kaner says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 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