- present participle of reciprocate.
reciprocating
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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
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
Among U.S. data-center projects tracked by BloombergNEF that plan to use on-site natural gas and have disclosed timelines, about 55% expect to use gas turbines and 29% plan on using reciprocating engines.
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
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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