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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

Many couples say their marriage hinges on one party coming around to their spouse’s cats.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 6, 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

“Best and Last’s” intro splat-tacular, typically a highlight of each film, hinges on the posse standing still on a moving floor.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 26, 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