How to Use hinge in a Sentence

hinge

1 of 2 noun

• 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
• This includes not just the hinge, but also a new ultra-dense battery technology.
  — Ben Sin, Forbes, 13 Feb. 2024
• Then, the door plugs were opened to check for any damage or issues to the hardware holding them in place, including the door and seal components, roller guides, hinges, and guide fittings, as well as the nut plates and fasteners.
  — Rachel Chang, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Jan. 2024

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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
• Biden won as a write-in candidate after Phillips hinged his campaign on claiming a symbolic New Hampshire win in Biden's absence.
  — Joey Garrison, USA TODAY, 4 Feb. 2024
• Their effectiveness now hinges more on their experience and ability to understand client needs than on the size or location of their firm.
  — Gina Riley, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2024

Last Updated: 5 Sep 2024