Verb
the outcome of the game hinged on a single play
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Noun
Donald Trump’s first major trip abroad since retaking the oath of office may be remembered as a hinge moment and a seismic shift in Middle Eastern regional politics.—Noah Rothman, National Review, 14 May 2025 Unlike most finance jobs, success in collections hinges primarily on persistence without aggression and the ability to turn confrontations into friendly collaborations.—Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
Verb
Bend your knees slightly, then hinge at your hips to swing the kettlebell between your legs.—Caroline Tien, SELF, 16 May 2025 The immediate market reaction will hinge upon how the actual outcomes and future expectations align with investor forecasts.—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 27 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for hinge
Word History
Etymology
Noun
Middle English heng; akin to Middle Dutch henge hook, Old English hangian to hang
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