RECIPROCATING Synonyms: 19 Similar and Opposite Words

reciprocating

verb

present participle of reciprocate

as in repaying

to make a return for reciprocated the favor by driving their neighbor to the airport

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Recent Examples of reciprocating The first are eleven reciprocating gas engines, totaling about 30 MW, which mechanically drive compressors used to process and move natural gas. — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 1 Aug. 2026 Members of the Algerian team are reciprocating Lawrence’s appreciation by engulfing themselves in KU’s Jayhawk culture. — Pj Green june 13, Kansas City Star, 13 June 2026 The resulting reciprocating airflow spins a turbine, generating electricity that's transmitted to a grid on the shore via a subsea cable. — New Atlas, 19 May 2026 People could take advantage of our goodwill, demanding more without reciprocating, and in turn, pushing us to call for boundaries. — Lisa Stardust, Refinery29, 9 Feb. 2026 At the end of his interview, Skarsgård told Colbert a heartbreaking story about his childhood friend pranking him by leading him to believe that his crush was reciprocating his feelings. — Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Jan. 2026 Instead, collaborate regularly by sharing best practices, reciprocating referrals and including peer organizations in media and thought leadership opportunities. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026 For her part, Bernstein is reciprocating by teaching Hunter and his dad how to play her sport of choice. — Erin Clements, People.com, 31 Aug. 2025

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repaying

Verb

Russia reportedly sent drones to Iran this year, repaying Tehran’s favor after Moscow’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

— Kareem Chehayeb, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026
This was Stones’ way of repaying the supporters and ingratiating himself with his new public.

— James Horncastle, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026

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