Verb
the outcome of the game hinged on a single play
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Formula dispenser lids come in many different styles, including twist-off, hinge variety or completely snap-off covers.—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2025 Whether American universities will continue as a global leader for scientific research hinges in large measure in how these cases will be concluded.—Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
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More Getty Images Of course, much of that will hinge upon Pitts' production throughout the season.—Matthew Schmidt, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025 And by the demands of working with Shia LaBeouf, whose method hinges upon antagonizing his director at every turn.—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 28 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for hinge
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Etymology
Noun
Middle English heng; akin to Middle Dutch henge hook, Old English hangian to hang
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