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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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The entire premise of “The Office” hinges on this funny concept that terrible bosses exist.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

AI hinges on the ability of computers to process as much data as possible.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

Crucially, this scenario hinges on Burnham finding a Labour MP willing to stand down and trigger a by-election.

From BBC • May 10, 2026

As a fellow single person who doesn’t plan to own a home, it feels like lots of the forward-thinking financial advice hinges on your having kids or buying a house.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 29, 2026

I heard the hinges on the trap door creak.

From "The Cay" by Theodore Taylor