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Recent Examples of hinges
Playful bun feet and a sturdy oak construction lay the foundation for an oversized top that hinges in the middle.
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Rachel Fletcher, Architectural Digest, 15 Jan. 2026
The future of the approach also hinges narrowly on the fate of cryptocurrencies.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 12 Jan. 2026
This, of course, hinges heavily on what One-Miss Eddy will command as a free agent.
—Matt Barrows, New York Times, 25 Dec. 2025
The case hinges largely on a series of undercover operations conducted by federal agents, per court documents.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 18 Dec. 2025
But again—don’t build a trip that hinges entirely on a light show.
—Marc Telio, Travel + Leisure, 30 Nov. 2025
The action scenes that follow the Morgans from England to France do precious little to sell us the charm of Dan’s brood, which proves fatal to a film that hinges — or should — on the idea that his wife and kids can now fight alongside him.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 21 Nov. 2025
How New York approaches the offseason hinges somewhat on Grisham's upcoming decision.
—Shaun McAvoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Nov. 2025
To thrive in the rapidly evolving age of generative AI, senior leaders need to recognize that success hinges less on the technology itself than on leadership and organizational transformation.
—Harvard Business Review, 7 Oct. 2025
Rachel Fletcher, Architectural Digest, 15 Jan. 2026
The future of the approach also hinges narrowly on the fate of cryptocurrencies.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 12 Jan. 2026
This, of course, hinges heavily on what One-Miss Eddy will command as a free agent.
—Matt Barrows, New York Times, 25 Dec. 2025
The case hinges largely on a series of undercover operations conducted by federal agents, per court documents.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 18 Dec. 2025
But again—don’t build a trip that hinges entirely on a light show.
—Marc Telio, Travel + Leisure, 30 Nov. 2025
The action scenes that follow the Morgans from England to France do precious little to sell us the charm of Dan’s brood, which proves fatal to a film that hinges — or should — on the idea that his wife and kids can now fight alongside him.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 21 Nov. 2025
How New York approaches the offseason hinges somewhat on Grisham's upcoming decision.
—Shaun McAvoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Nov. 2025
To thrive in the rapidly evolving age of generative AI, senior leaders need to recognize that success hinges less on the technology itself than on leadership and organizational transformation.
—Harvard Business Review, 7 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hinges
depends
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Whether those choices prove prescient depends on how the actual buildout unfolds, which remains an open question.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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Muschietti remains on board, but his ultimate involvement depends on several factors including timing and availability.—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
21 Jan. 2026
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“Hinges.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hinges. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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