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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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Following the latest round of US-brokered talks in Washington on Wednesday, envoys from Israel and Lebanon agreed to implement a ceasefire that hinged on Iran-backed Hezbollah halting its attacks.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

The success of D-day, a pivotal moment in World War II, partially hinged on the weather forecast.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

For those seeking schadenfreude, look no further than the immense coach doors, opening to the front and hinged at the rear.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

The design for devices such as the MacBook Air saw keyboards fitted with a two-sided hinged keyboard switch, which somewhat resembled butterfly wings.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

Alas, he was a servant to the Afterlife, not the other way around, and the jaws of the crimson realm hinged wider.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman