Synonyms of hinges

hinges

verb

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• depends
• hangs
• rests
• rides
• turns
• bases
• grounds
• establishes
• stays
• founds

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of hinges

The racquet is an important consideration, but the match itself hinges upon a high-quality ball that will last multiple games and move at the proper speed for the skill level of the players involved. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 29 Oct. 2026

Having an audience will yield a favorable or adverse outcome, and that outcome hinges largely on one’s ability to impress, or at least satisfy, those who sit in judgment. — Literary Hub, 28 Oct. 2026

His journey, though, hinges less on vanity than on his relationship with Caitlyn. — ABC News, 16 Oct. 2026

The legal question before the courts hinges in part on whether the GLP-1 drugs caused the harm. — Yuki Noguchi, NPR, 10 Oct. 2026

The actor gives one of his best performances in a film that hinges almost entirely on his ability to express emotion and thought with minimal dialogue. — Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 25 Sep. 2026

Miller claims that the new proof hinges heavily on his prior work and that Astra did not give that work adequate attribution. — Jack Murtagh, Scientific American, 17 Sep. 2026

Apple on Wednesday announced its first foldable phone, known as the iPhone Duo, which hinges open like a book into a device about the size of a passport. — Miriam Waldvogel, Washington Post, 9 Sep. 2026

The offense hinges entirely on Young’s development in Canales' system. — David Troy Outkick, FOXNews.com, 16 Aug. 2026