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reciprocate

[ri-sip-ruh-keyt] / rɪˈsɪp rəˌkeɪt /


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The Justice Department, the state alleges, did not reciprocate.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 5, 2026

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Kyiv had "repeatedly stated" it was ready for a ceasefire over Easter, and was willing to reciprocate.

From Barron's Apr. 11, 2026

It is believed Rangers reached the decision after assurances Celtic would reciprocate for any upcoming cup matches at Celtic Park.

From BBC Mar. 9, 2026

They’re hoping the studios feel the same and will reciprocate at CinemaCon.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 31, 2025

The Helpers, feeling compelled to reciprocate, stopped walking and set down their buckets so they could wave back.

From "The Mysterious Benedict Society" by Trenton Lee Stewart

These are matters of the heart that can only be felt in the dark of the theater, watching such wonderfully realized characters weigh the cost of loving their work in a world that scarcely reciprocates.

From Salon May 1, 2026

“We have to begin now with a coherent plan whereby we give something and the government reciprocates … to try and generate the best possible scenario for 2024.”

From Seattle Times Apr. 3, 2023

The actors speak of Rajamouli as a beloved tormentor, an artist who reciprocates his demands on others by first challenging himself to innovate.

From Los Angeles Times Jan. 16, 2023

The parents are always grateful to have a night off or, as they put it, time working on being with friends again, but no one ever reciprocates.

From Washington Post Jun. 1, 2022

To govern a democracy you have to educate it: that contact with great masses of men reciprocates by educating the leader.

From A Preface to Politics by Walter Lippmann

Unaware that her tender feelings are reciprocated, Mary begins talking about birds, as one does.

From Salon Jun. 25, 2026

Second, America’s openness must be reciprocated by its trading partners.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 23, 2026

Back in Cardiff, that link is deep, real and reciprocated.

From BBC Apr. 25, 2026

Last week, lawmakers passed reforms to reopen Venezuela's nationalized hydrocarbons industry to private players, a move immediately reciprocated with a loosening of US sanctions.

From Barron's Feb. 2, 2026

Since the Lilienthals were supportive of Bobby, he reciprocated with gifts: a television satellite dish, a vacuum cleaner, leather goods that he’d buy on trips to Vienna, and special gifts for birthdays and other holidays.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady

Other newly listed companies that have slipped in recent weeks include Innio, which competes with Caterpillar and others to sell reciprocating engines used to provide off-grid power.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 23, 2026

Caterpillar, mainly known for construction equipment, is seeing a spurt in demand from data centers for its turbines and reciprocating engines.

From The Wall Street Journal Nov. 5, 2025

In an interview, ProPetro executives said the company will use reciprocating engines powered by natural gas, paired with batteries that can ramp power supply up and down quickly.

From Barron's Oct. 27, 2025

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

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

From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri




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