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 Another potential wild card: The Trump administration There are at least three major issues that hinge greatly on federal policy that Braun may have to contend with during his first term: immigration, energy policy and Medicaid. Kayla Dwyer, IndyStar, 2 July 2025 The investment perspective now hinges entirely on the effectiveness of Nike’s turnaround initiatives. Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 29 June 2025 To sit back down, hinge forward at your hips, and slowly bend your knees. Aubrey Bailey, Verywell Health, 11 June 2025 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 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.
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  • 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 7 Aug. 2025.

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