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reciprocate

[ri-sip-ruh-keyt] / rɪˈsɪp rəˌkeɪt /


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Then this is the hard part, but the idea is you will reciprocate.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 1, 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

“Deeply appreciate and fully reciprocate President Trump’s sentiments and positive assessment of our ties,” Modi responded in a social-media post.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 15, 2025

I was terrified that if he knew how I felt about him and didn't reciprocate my feelings, then we'd cease to be friends.

From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi

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

My reply to this nonsense is, never mind whether he reciprocates your extreme condescension or not.

From The Shellback's Progress In the Nineteenth Century by Runciman, Walter

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

From Salon Jun. 25, 2026

Since the Cold War, the U.S. had provided a “nuclear umbrella” to other nations, which reciprocated by holding a disproportionate share of their reserves in dollars and Treasury securities, he wrote in an email.

From Barron's Jun. 5, 2026

One veteran of Whitehall's corridors told me: "The contempt for the civil service, now amply reciprocated, has left the means by which politicians implement their policy frightened and wary."

From BBC May 16, 2026

Trout’s loyalty has been reciprocated by the fans.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 4, 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

Caterpillar has said that it would increase its turbine manufacturing by 2.5 times and that it would increase its large reciprocating engine capacity to three times its 2024 levels.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 1, 2026

But even these are selling out, and reciprocating engines are gaining more traction, said Musfika Mishi, an analyst at BloombergNEF.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 1, 2026

Venezuela said it would be reciprocating by sending a delegation to Washington.

From Barron's Jan. 9, 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

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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