hinge

as in to depend
to be determined by, based on, or subject (to) the outcome of the game hinged on a single play

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Recent Examples of hinge For regions that lack de facto independence, success will now hinge even less on legal or moral claims. Ryan D. Griffiths, Foreign Affairs, 20 May 2025 Bend at the knees and hinge at the hips, reaching forward to grab the handle of the kettlebell with both hands. Alyssa Ages, Outside Online, 3 Apr. 2025 In today’s digital economy, fintech success hinges not only on technological innovation but on building a resilient, scalable ecosystem through strategic partnerships. Thanh Pham, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025 Rowling’s magic seems to appeal to some critics as a way to have one’s proverbial cake and eat it—advanced technology without the harmful effects— but this interpretation might hinge more on readerly projections than what the texts bear out. Literary Hub, 26 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for hinge
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depend
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  • What to look for in a quality cappuccino machine Adjustable water temperature The quality of your espresso absolutely depends on the temperature of the water.
    PubSubHub User, New York Daily News, 24 July 2025
  • A lot of their success or lack thereof will depend on the growth and development of Love.
    Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 July 2025

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“Hinge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hinge. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.

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