How to Use hinge in a Sentence

hinge

1 of 2 noun
Definition of hingenext
Synonyms for hingenext
  • Add a piano hinge to the trim piece and attach the other part of the hinge to the lid for the box.
    — Megan Boettcher, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Sep. 2022
  • The top edge of this cleat is sawed at an angle to match the sides, and the lid hinges are screwed to it.
    — Joseph Truini, Popular Mechanics, 27 Mar. 2023
  • Insert the tip of the oyster knife into the hinge between the shells.
    — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Oct. 2023
  • Insert your thumb under the shell by the apron hinge and pry off the top shell.
    — Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 31 July 2023
  • Marek says many birds have a kind of hinge between their face and skull.
    — Brian Handwerk, Smithsonian Magazine, 30 Jan. 2024
  • The A-frame design features hinges at the top and shelves that increase in length from the top down.
    — Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Aug. 2023
  • Remove the middle screw in the hinge and drive in the 3-inch screw with a drill until the head of the screw is snug against the hinge.
    — Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 July 2023
  • Be sure to use your hip hinge to power the weight; this isn't a muscle-up.
    — Brett Williams, Men's Health, 11 Nov. 2022
  • But Take Note: Some complain that the hinges are flimsy.
    — Ashley Ziegler, Parents, 16 Oct. 2023
  • That’s where a new kind of trinket comes into play: a hinge head.
    — Christianna Silva, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Jan. 2024
  • Moreover, the hinge crease might be milder than before.
    — Chris Smith, BGR, 22 June 2022
  • To correct it: Make sure to push your butt back into a hinge.
    — Mallory Creveling, Health, 1 Mar. 2023
  • The hinge of the Z Fold4 is noticeably tighter as part of the slimmer form factor.
    — Patrick Moorhead, Forbes, 10 Aug. 2022
  • With that one word, the hinge of history swings open upon the abyss.
    — Jesse Green, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2022
  • The doors snap securely shut with a clasp and open smoothly on a hinge.
    — Theresa Holland, Peoplemag, 12 Jan. 2023
  • Now without any effort on her part, the door had come loose on its hinges.
    — Lynn Steger Strong, The New Republic, 15 Sep. 2023
  • The stylus rotates along a hinge, then catapults the pee away from the bug at a high speed.
    — Carlyn Kranking, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 Dec. 2023
  • The redesigned hinge feels very sturdy but seems to require just the right amount of pressure to open and close.
    — Iyaz Akhtar, PCMAG, 26 July 2023
  • Both devices match the color of the hinge to the back panel for a cohesive look.
    — Iyaz Akhtar, PCMAG, 26 July 2023
  • The three mirror sections open via a hinge to reveal slots for 18 pairs of shoes.
    — Hannah Jones, Country Living, 28 Feb. 2023
  • To nail the hinge position, place your hands behind your head.
    — Mallory Creveling, Health, 1 Mar. 2023
  • The 360-degree hinge converts it to tablet mode or stand mode for watching movies.
    — Scott Gilbertson, WIRED, 6 Jan. 2024
  • As the cut nears the V, the uncut fibres act as a hinge that guides the direction of the fall and prevents the base of the trunk from bouncing.
    — The New Yorker, 4 Dec. 2023
  • The phone also includes a slimmer hinge where the screen bends to open and close, as well as straightened edges.
    — Brett Molina, USA TODAY, 10 Aug. 2022
  • Switch your implement and shift the weight to your sides for a more natural way to hone that hinge.
    — Andrew Heffernan, Men's Health, 4 May 2023
  • Of course, the Fold can leverage its hinge to act as its own tabletop tripod just as well as the Flip can.
    — Mike Feibus, USA TODAY, 16 Aug. 2022
  • The phone is a bit thick compared to thinner foldables on the market, but the hinge is well built and can stay in place mid-fold.
    — Ben Sin, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2022
  • This subtler hinge would also put less stress on the display.
    — Sheena Vasani, The Verge, 19 Jan. 2023
  • The 5th-gen Samsung foldable is said to focus on a hinge redesign.
    — Prakhar Khanna, Forbes, 17 July 2023
  • The Bowers & Wilkins speaker system has two speakers in the hinge plus two subwoofers on the sides.
    — Michael J. Miller, PCMAG, 28 July 2022
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hinge

2 of 2 verb
  • Hold the grip, push your butt back, and hinge at the waist.
    — Brett Williams, Men's Health, 30 June 2023
  • Bend at the knees and hinge at the hips and grab the weight an overhand grip.
    — Brett Williams, Men's Health, 21 June 2023
  • The lid hinges back a little more than 90º and, when closed, has a tight seal to it.
    — Quincy Bulin, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 July 2023
  • Keep spine straight and hinge forward to feel a stretch in glute and hip.
    — Andi Breitowich, Women's Health, 16 Aug. 2023
  • Push your butt back and hinge at the hips, lowering the weight down.
    — Men's Health, 6 Jan. 2023
  • Push your butt back and hinge at the hips to grasp the bar in both hands in an overhand grip.
    — Men's Health, 8 Feb. 2023
  • Push your butt back and hinge at the waist to bend down to grab the bar on either side of your legs.
    — Cori Ritchey, Men's Health, 31 Aug. 2023
  • How to Do It: Flex your abs to hinge at the hips, pulling your elbows down to your knees.
    — Jeff Tomko, Men's Health, 25 July 2023
  • The amount of time the crew spend aboard the Okeanos hinges entirely on each person’s role.
    — Andy Lusk, Anchorage Daily News, 24 Aug. 2023
  • Spread your arms out and hinge forward over your right leg.
    — The Editors Of Mh, Men's Health, 15 Feb. 2023
  • With a slight bend in your knees and a flat back, hinge at hips and swing the kettlebell back through legs.
    — Jordan Galloway, Women's Health, 25 July 2023
  • But the other race, on which control of the Senate may hinge, is very close.
    — Benjamin Wallace-Wells, The New Yorker, 7 Nov. 2022
  • At this stage of the season, Dalicandro knows the key to strong finish will hinge on the health of the team.
    — Aj Traub, BostonGlobe.com, 13 Oct. 2022
  • Its six hinging props are spaced on two extensions to the front, two on the wingtips, and two attached to the tail.
    — Marc Wortman, Rolling Stone, 25 Dec. 2023
  • Stand with your feet just wider than shoulder-width apart, hinge at the hips, bend at the knees, holding the handle.
    — Perri O. Blumberg, Men's Health, 26 Oct. 2022
  • With your core engaged and a flat back, hinge forward at the hips, pushing your glutes back.
    — Jenny McCoy, SELF, 23 Oct. 2023
  • Kennedy’s case hinged, in part, on whether his players might have felt coerced to join him in prayer.
    — Charles McCrary, The New Republic, 3 Nov. 2023
  • Lean forward, hinging at the hips with a flat back while lowering the weight toward the floor.
    — Andi Breitowich, Women's Health, 26 July 2023
  • How to Do It: Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, then hinge at the hips and lean forward, keeping a slight bend in the knee and a flat back.
    — Brett Williams, Men's Health, 20 Apr. 2023
  • That sunnier forecast has hinged, in part, on trends in the labor market.
    — Jeanna Smialek, New York Times, 4 May 2023
  • The 2024 team will hinge to a great extent on that relationship.
    — Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 2 Feb. 2024
  • The answers will hinge in part on the availability of credit.
    — Larry Edelman, BostonGlobe.com, 24 Apr. 2023
  • The cooking grate has a portion (around a third of the rack) that hinges back, so the coals can be easily adjusted and added.
    — Quincy Bulin, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 July 2023
  • Maintaining a soft bend in your knees, engage your glutes and hamstrings, and hinge at your hips.
    — Andi Breitowich, Women's Health, 6 Mar. 2023
  • Now Scott and Haley are contesting each other, quests that hinge in part on the same kinds of voters in the same state.
    — David Jackson, USA TODAY, 24 May 2023
  • Lean forward, hinging at the hips with a long, neutral spine while lowering the weight toward the floor.
    — Women's Health, 5 July 2023
  • The state of the city hinges largely on conditions in each neighborhood and each household, Bass said.
    — Julia Wick, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2023
  • Chris Christie, who is hinging his whole campaign on being the anti-Trump, also said that no one is above the law.
    — Tori Otten, The New Republic, 9 June 2023
  • As voters headed to the polls Tuesday, the results of nail-biting race may hinge on nuance.
    — Katie McInerney, BostonGlobe.com, 9 Nov. 2022
  • Where many genre franchises hinge on simplistic notions of good vs. evil, the ARIU thrives in the shades of gray.
    — Time, 5 Jan. 2023

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