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Recent Examples of hinges
This kitchen-adjacent hallway bench also hinges open to reveal a generous space for cleaning tools and supplies.
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Amy Panos, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Mar. 2026
All that hinges, though, on the flow of oil returning toward normal.
—Matt Ott, Chicago Tribune, 9 Mar. 2026
The company held an investor meeting to share its holiday-quarter results and its turnaround strategy for this year, which hinges in part on regaining its reputation for stylish and unique items.
—Melissa Repko, CNBC, 4 Mar. 2026
Playful bun feet and a sturdy oak construction lay the foundation for an oversized top that hinges in the middle.
—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
Amy Panos, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Mar. 2026
All that hinges, though, on the flow of oil returning toward normal.
—Matt Ott, Chicago Tribune, 9 Mar. 2026
The company held an investor meeting to share its holiday-quarter results and its turnaround strategy for this year, which hinges in part on regaining its reputation for stylish and unique items.
—Melissa Repko, CNBC, 4 Mar. 2026
Playful bun feet and a sturdy oak construction lay the foundation for an oversized top that hinges in the middle.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hinges
depends
Verb
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For hedge funds, much now depends on how long the conflict and the oil disruption lasts, experts said.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
18 Mar. 2026
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But like most things that sound too good to be true, there’s a catch, and how smoothly things unfold for a tourist in this rugged corner of the world depends on one’s trust, tolerance and patience.—
David Dickstein,
Oc Register,
18 Mar. 2026
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“Hinges.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hinges. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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