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hinges on

VERB

depend

Synonyms

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depend on rest on

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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

Inspired by the transient beauty of cherry blossoms, known in Japan as sakura — which is illustrated in their album cover, alongside a dark pegasus — much of the LP also hinges on melodrama.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 13, 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

A lot of this hinges on being able to find places to play.

From BBC ● Jul. 21, 2026

Many couples say their marriage hinges on one party coming around to their spouse’s feline friends, which can mean dealing with severe rashes, smelly litter boxes and early wakeups.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 6, 2026

Presently, I hear the leather hinges on the door of the root cellar squeak as Alice goes in.

From "On the Far Side of the Mountain" by Jean Craighead George