hinging

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

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Recent Examples of hinging This strength exercise targets your hips because of the wide stance and hinging combo. Jakob Roze, Health, 19 Aug. 2025
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depending
Verb
  • There are multiple ways to use the Hair Steamer, depending on your hair and preferences.
    Megan McIntyre, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
  • The timing and intensity of peak foliage vary from year to year, depending on several factors, such as drought conditions, rainfall, temperature, soil content, and the types of trees, as well as cloud cover.
    Kyle Reiman, ABC News, 16 Sep. 2025

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“Hinging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hinging. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.

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