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Recent Examples of hinged
Large floor-to-ceiling windows and hinged glass doors bathe the room in natural light and provide occupants with views and access to the surrounding land.
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James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 26 Apr. 2026
The series’ future has long hinged on its star and executive producer Mariska Hargitay‘s desire to carry on as Detective Olivia Benson, a TV character so iconic that Taylor Swift named her cat after her.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 22 Apr. 2026
In turn, effective fundraising hinged on deepening alumni loyalty.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 22 Apr. 2026
Uber on trial in Charlotte’s federal court Uber hinged its defense on Mensing’s reliabilty.
—Julia Coin, Charlotte Observer, 20 Apr. 2026
Its decisive sequence hinged on a miscue.
—Matt Kawahara, Houston Chronicle, 19 Apr. 2026
In theaters May 29 Who knew the success of D-Day hinged on a meteorologist trusting his gut?
—Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 18 Apr. 2026
The hinged back opens to reveal the mechanics, turning it into something closer to a mechanical instrument than an accessory.
—Stephen Watson, Robb Report, 14 Apr. 2026
The ToW offers cargo space within the empty tub below the hinged slatted bed platform and also comes standard with a dual-bike rack up on the tongue.
—New Atlas, 9 Apr. 2026
James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 26 Apr. 2026
The series’ future has long hinged on its star and executive producer Mariska Hargitay‘s desire to carry on as Detective Olivia Benson, a TV character so iconic that Taylor Swift named her cat after her.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 22 Apr. 2026
In turn, effective fundraising hinged on deepening alumni loyalty.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 22 Apr. 2026
Uber on trial in Charlotte’s federal court Uber hinged its defense on Mensing’s reliabilty.
—Julia Coin, Charlotte Observer, 20 Apr. 2026
Its decisive sequence hinged on a miscue.
—Matt Kawahara, Houston Chronicle, 19 Apr. 2026
In theaters May 29 Who knew the success of D-Day hinged on a meteorologist trusting his gut?
—Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 18 Apr. 2026
The hinged back opens to reveal the mechanics, turning it into something closer to a mechanical instrument than an accessory.
—Stephen Watson, Robb Report, 14 Apr. 2026
The ToW offers cargo space within the empty tub below the hinged slatted bed platform and also comes standard with a dual-bike rack up on the tongue.
—New Atlas, 9 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hinged
depended
Verb
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The Knicks had their backs against the wall and played like their season depended on that win.—
Dan Santaromita,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Hacking has always depended on skill, time, and patience.—
The AI Insider,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Hinged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hinged. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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