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Also, those projections hinge largely on a group of nine players under the age of 30 (Josh Jung, Jake Burger, Josh Smith, Wyatt Langford, Evan Carter, Jacob Latz, Robert Garcia, Jack Leiter and Kumar Rocker) all taking significant strides forward.
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Evan Grant, Dallas Morning News, 22 Jan. 2026
This 52-inch TV stand features two spacious storage compartments hidden behind the cabinet doors, which hinge downwards.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 21 Jan. 2026
This might make a positive difference for their careers — while not putting anyone in the position of promising that any second dates hinge upon the superior etiquette discernment of 20-something males.
—Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 15 Jan. 2026
As the fight over where work happens enters another phase, the future of hybrid work may hinge less on policy documents and more on these quiet, incremental pushes back to the office.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 13 Jan. 2026
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Evan Grant, Dallas Morning News, 22 Jan. 2026
This 52-inch TV stand features two spacious storage compartments hidden behind the cabinet doors, which hinge downwards.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 21 Jan. 2026
This might make a positive difference for their careers — while not putting anyone in the position of promising that any second dates hinge upon the superior etiquette discernment of 20-something males.
—Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 15 Jan. 2026
As the fight over where work happens enters another phase, the future of hybrid work may hinge less on policy documents and more on these quiet, incremental pushes back to the office.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 13 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hinge
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Here’s how to claim your lottery prize For Indiana Lottery prizes, the claim process varies depending on the prize amount.—
Chris Sims,
IndyStar,
5 Feb. 2026
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Whether the Walmart location closest to you sells lottery tickets depends on your state and the store.—
Jennifer Sangalang,
Florida Times-Union,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Hinge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hinge. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.
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