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 Usable support doesn’t hinge merely on access, but accessibility. Rhett Power, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025 Both sections are hinged together, which means that projection angles can be adjusted over 90 degrees without need to employ a gimbal stand – giving it a toy-like vibe that's sure to be a talking point at setup time. New Atlas, 10 Sep. 2025 More Getty Images Of course, much of that will hinge upon Pitts' production throughout the season. Matthew Schmidt, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025 And by the demands of working with Shia LaBeouf, whose method hinges upon antagonizing his director at every turn. David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 28 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for hinge
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    Rebecca A. Fannin, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Oct. 2025

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“Hinge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hinge. Accessed 4 Oct. 2025.

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