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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

But, increasingly, the company’s future hinges on live events.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 18, 2026

The strategist reckons that the next phase of AI hinges on who can deliver useful AI at the lowest cost, which could put China at an advantage.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 9, 2026

All that can be said for certain is that much hinges on it.

From BBC ● Jul. 4, 2026

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

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

From "Ophie's Ghosts" by Justina Ireland