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hinge 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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But new data published Tuesday from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York show that any potential efficiency gains hinge on access and training—and those aspects still vary widely.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

He also took Newcastle back into the Champions League, but this season has turned sour and Howe is another manager whose fate may hinge on what happens in the rest of the campaign.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

Markets are highly headline-sensitive at this stage and the near-term direction will hinge on geopolitics and energy price stability, he adds.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

Whether the rally continues through the holiday-shortened week may hinge on President Donald Trump’s speech, scheduled for 9 p.m.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

So many things hinge on that, but I don’t want to freak you out with any more information than I have to.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin