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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reciprocating

The volatility poses risks to the grid and could damage on-site equipment, including reciprocating engines for backup power and batteries designed to absorb sudden changes.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 2, 2026

Compared with turbines, reciprocating engines tend to be smaller, less efficient, more emissions heavy and require more frequent maintenance.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 1, 2026

Caterpillar said in its latest earnings call that its order backlog of reciprocating engines, which are also used by other industries such as oil and gas, rose by more than 3.5 times.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 1, 2026

Liberty Energy is adapting its oil and gas equipment, specifically gas-fired reciprocating engines, to provide on-site power for data centers.

From Barron's ● Jan. 29, 2026

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

From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri