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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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Her affection hinges on David’s ability ot act like Martin, on how well he can fill that space that looks eerily like her biological son.

From Salon • Jun. 28, 2026

Evacuating stranded sailors hinges on the Strait remaining open.

From BBC • Jun. 23, 2026

While much of the upgrade hinges on software, IBM’s quantum computing effort is an integral part of its business and future growth.

From Barron's • Jun. 23, 2026

For a company making physical products, that calculation might seem like it hinges on a straightforward analysis of the location of sales or production.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 21, 2026

It had half wakened him and he had been afraid for a moment, because he had thought it was the squeak of the leather hinges on Gebu’s bedroom door.

From "The Golden Goblet" by Eloise Jarvis McGraw