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hinged

VERB

be contingent on

Synonyms

STRONGEST

depend revolve around

STRONG

hang pivot rest turn

WEAK

be subject to be undecided pend stand on turn on

Example Sentences

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About a quarter said that they would like to rebuild but that it hinged on “financing or a pathway to make it affordable.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

The design for devices such as the MacBook Air saw keyboards fitted with a two-sided hinged keyboard switch, which somewhat resembled butterfly wings.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

However, the market’s more attractive valuations lately have hinged on Wall Street’s unwillingness to dial back earnings expectations.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

The scheme hinged on Malpica’s influence within the oil firm.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026

It wasn’t until I got in Mama’s car that I removed the wrapping and revealed the shoebox-sized, smooth wooden box with a hinged lid and tarnished metal clasp.

From "Fast Pitch" by Nic Stone