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Recent Examples of hinged
In fact, their appeal and value is hinged to it.
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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
The success of D-day, a pivotal moment in World War II, partially hinged on the weather forecast.
—Emily Zemler, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
The wily old veteran still has the athleticism needed when plays break down, but his success has hinged more on his reads.
—Jesse Granger, New York Times, 23 May 2026
The traditional conservative notion of federalism reflected skepticism of concentrated power and hinged on the idea that leaders closest to their communities were better positioned to understand local needs and values.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026
Cannon argued that the court’s decision ultimately hinged on how late lawmakers acted.
—Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 8 May 2026
But this estimate hinged on the fact that all those shipments had been handled by a small group of prolific importers — companies that quickly got ready to file their claims.
—Alina Selyukh, NPR, 3 May 2026
However, Broadnax’s attorneys hinged their final bid to save his life on Cummings recently admitting to being the one who pulled the trigger, while adding that their client’s rights had been violated during his trial after several potential jurors were eliminated on the basis of race.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 1 May 2026
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
The success of D-day, a pivotal moment in World War II, partially hinged on the weather forecast.
—Emily Zemler, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
The wily old veteran still has the athleticism needed when plays break down, but his success has hinged more on his reads.
—Jesse Granger, New York Times, 23 May 2026
The traditional conservative notion of federalism reflected skepticism of concentrated power and hinged on the idea that leaders closest to their communities were better positioned to understand local needs and values.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026
Cannon argued that the court’s decision ultimately hinged on how late lawmakers acted.
—Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 8 May 2026
But this estimate hinged on the fact that all those shipments had been handled by a small group of prolific importers — companies that quickly got ready to file their claims.
—Alina Selyukh, NPR, 3 May 2026
However, Broadnax’s attorneys hinged their final bid to save his life on Cummings recently admitting to being the one who pulled the trigger, while adding that their client’s rights had been violated during his trial after several potential jurors were eliminated on the basis of race.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 1 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hinged
depended
Verb
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Without correspondents abroad, the magazine depended on information from government agencies.—
Matthew Wills,
JSTOR Daily,
1 June 2026
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For nearly 250 years, America's economic success has depended on innovation, capital, and public confidence in the institutions that channel them.—
Britney Porter,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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“Hinged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hinged. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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