Thesaurus results for HINGE

hinge

verb

Definition of hinge next

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 Rubio said Iran has not made any concessions on its nuclear program that satisfy Washington and added that sanctions relief will hinge on Iran giving up its enriched uranium and dismantling its nuclear program. —

Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 4 June 2026 Like with Saenz, the no-contact order hinged on the evaluation of a psychologist, who testified that Michelle was angry and paranoid and might endanger their son in her pursuit of revenge against his father, according to court filings. —

Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel, 4 June 2026 In fact, their appeal and value is hinged to it. —

Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026 The first Tribeca Festival hinged on some major star power. —

Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 1 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for hinge

Recent Examples of Synonyms for hinge

depend

Verb

Spain depend on his genius every bit as much as Barcelona.

— Liam Twomey, New York Times, 11 June 2026
The deeper resonance depends on each person’s particular context.

— Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 11 June 2026