Synonyms of hinging

hinging

verb

present participle of hinge

as in depending

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

the outcome of the game hinged on a single play

Synonyms & Similar Words

• depending
• hanging
• turning
• riding
• basing
• establishing
• resting
• staying
• founding
• grounding

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of hinging

Bend your knees slightly, and push your hips back in a hinging motion. — Jakob Roze, HEALTH, 14 Oct. 2026

President William Ruto is hinging his second-term bid on a series of major infrastructure developments. — Martin K.n Siele, semafor.com, 12 Oct. 2026

In a hallway, on a sidewalk or a gentle downhill, walk briskly for 6 or more feet, then bring yourself to a complete stop over three progressively shorter steps, softening your knees, hinging slightly at your hips and dropping your center of mass. — Dana Santas, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026

Initiate the movement by hinging at the hips and pushing your butt back. — Jenessa Connor, Health, 21 July 2026

If someone wins, that team has a chance (with three points, a 1-2-0 record and its status hinging on goal differential) and the loser would be eliminated. — ABC News, 26 June 2026

Deemar’s complaints hinging on Title VI, however, including that she was intentionally discriminated against and experienced a hostile educational environment, will not move forward, the judge ruled. — Claire Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 25 June 2026

Its design team offered suits that reflected Brioni’s Roman roots, seen for example in the color palette hinging on Rosso Roma and Trevi blue. — Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 22 June 2026

For most buyers at this income, a realistic target sits in the low-to-mid $200,000s, with the final figure hinging on your down payment, your debts and your local costs. — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 22 June 2026