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hinges on

VERB

depend

Synonyms

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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

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hinges on

CoreWeave’s success hinges on rapidly expanding its data-center footprint while driving down its cost of capital.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 11, 2026

Decisive increases can be more of a risk for smaller, countryside businesses whose survival often hinges on loyal patronage by regular clients.

From Barron's ● Nov. 8, 2026

Now, the success of these firms hinges on the fate of major AI developers and hyperscalers – even larger data centre operators which neocloud firms often count as key customers.

From BBC ● Nov. 1, 2026

It all hinges on whether you’re able to get those big bars at a big discount — and you may have missed the window.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 30, 2026

“Amelia,” Mrs. Caruthers creaked, her voice like the hinges on the attic door.

From "Ophie's Ghosts" by Justina Ireland

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