Synonyms of hinge

hinge

verb

as in to depend

to be determined by, based on, or subject (to)

the outcome of the game hinged on a single play

Synonyms & Similar Words

• depend
• turn
• base
• found
• hang
• rest
• ride
• establish
• stay
• ground

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of hinge

While keeping your knees slightly bent, hinge forward from your hips and lower the band. — Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 26 Aug. 2026

That's why the decision shouldn't hinge solely on whether your accounts have reached collections. — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 25 Aug. 2026

With the extended hinged door for easy entry and exit, combined with snag-free, continuous pole sleeves, there isn’t a finer tent made in America. — Bill Reinhard, New York Daily News, 23 Aug. 2026

The high-profile case, which sparked national outrage, hinged largely on graphic body-camera footage. — Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2026