hinges

present tense third-person singular of hinge
as in depends
to be determined by, based on, or subject (to) the outcome of the game hinged on a single play

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  • Their appearance depends on the underlying cause and can vary by person.
    Mark Gurarie, Health, 16 Mar. 2025
  • The cost of moving the mountain, so to speak, depends on whether the pile is deemed hazardous.
    Jake Goodrick, Sacramento Bee, 16 Mar. 2025
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“Hinges.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hinges. Accessed 4 May. 2025.

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