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reciprocating

VERB

exchange, alternate; equal

Synonyms

STRONGEST

repay retaliate

STRONG

barter correspond interchange match recompense render reply requite respond retort return share square swap swing trade vacillate

WEAK

be equivalent feel in return make up for pay one's dues return the compliment scratch one's back serve out tit for tat

Antonyms

STRONG

ask disagree keep question request take

WEAK

deny refuse

Example Sentences

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At the same time, oil and gas is expected to see moderate growth this year, with reciprocating engine sales expected to increase, driven by strong demand in gas compression applications, Creed says.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

The company will use natural gas-powered reciprocating engines and batteries to provide off-grid electricity for data centers.

From Barron's • Oct. 27, 2025

This gets to what’s vital about TV shows that resist time’s tarnish – it's made with an understanding that the medium is fueled by feeling, a reciprocating emotional exchange between creators and viewers.

From Salon • Jan. 18, 2025

It said work "would be carried out by using a reciprocating saw to carefully cut through the welded connection points and leave the supporting structure smooth and flush".

From BBC • Aug. 4, 2023

In the driveway there are hugs and kisses good-bye, initiated by Maxine, his parents reciprocating clumsily.

From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri