Synonyms of hinged

hinged

verb

past tense of hinge

as in depended

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

the outcome of the game hinged on a single play

Synonyms & Similar Words

• depended
• based
• hung
• turned
• established
• founded
• rode
• stayed
• rested
• grounded

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of hinged

While the examples in this case hinged around hunters, hunting, and game law citations, the ruling has implications for all government officials and all rural properties in Pennsylvania. — Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 22 July 2026

Each tree comes with sections that click together and hinged branches brimming with over 1,510 classic needles that fall into place. — Maria Conti, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 July 2026

Nearly penniless in Missouri during the height of the Depression, both women’s financial futures hinged entirely on the book’s success. — Rosemary Counter, Vanity Fair, 6 July 2026

The best finds have a lid or hinged top to keep food and other picnic essentials covered during transit, but open wicker baskets can be just as useful. — Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 1 July 2026

So many interesting character choices were in play during that battle, and so many different consequences hinged upon its outcome. — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026

Mamdani’s plan to stabilize rent in these units hinged upon the RGB’s support. — Chad De Guzman, Time, 26 June 2026

With a place in the World Cup’s knockout round already secured as group winners, the only suspense hinged on whether star Christian Pulisic would return from a calf injury suffered in the opening game. — Andrew Greif, NBC news, 26 June 2026

The holdup hinged on his hope to build out a more substantial patio cover for the restaurant’s outdoor seating area, which wraps around two sides. — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 26 June 2026