hinge

as in to depend
to be determined by, based on, or subject (to) the outcome of the game hinged on a single play

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Recent Examples of hinge Both sections are hinged together, which means that projection angles can be adjusted over 90 degrees without need to employ a gimbal stand – giving it a toy-like vibe that's sure to be a talking point at setup time. New Atlas, 10 Sep. 2025 More Getty Images Of course, much of that will hinge upon Pitts' production throughout the season. Matthew Schmidt, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025 And by the demands of working with Shia LaBeouf, whose method hinges upon antagonizing his director at every turn. David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 28 Aug. 2025 With your core engaged, hinge forward slightly, keeping a slight bend in your knees. Jenny McCoy, SELF, 25 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for hinge
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  • There are a fair few brands associated with a multitude of clubs that might leave a sour taste, depending on your disposition, but footballers are fairly limited in their ability to do much about it.
    Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 24 Sep. 2025
  • Adams maintained that democracy depended on a citizen’s right to dissent.
    Time, Time, 24 Sep. 2025

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“Hinge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hinge. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.

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