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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

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

On Wednesday, Thailand's foreign ministry said the release of the soldiers was a "demonstration of goodwill" and that it hopes Cambodia would "reciprocate this goodwill through its concrete actions".

From BBC Dec. 31, 2025

If only I had as much spare time as you evidently do, then I would happily reciprocate by wandering about this house reminding you of tasks you have perfectly well in hand.'

From "The Remains of the Day" by Kazuo Ishiguro

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

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

In general, it is also a signal that Real Madrid, in particular, reciprocates the affection.

From New York Times Nov. 19, 2021

Upon the following day, or perhaps that same day, the winner of the case reciprocates with another banquet.

From The Manóbos of Mindanáo Memoirs of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume XXIII, First Memoir by John M. Garvan

That clemency was reciprocated when the retreating raiders were caught by determined Mohawk forces led by Lawrence, north of Lake Champlain.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 17, 2026

L.A. has reciprocated by sending our visionaries to Salzburg, where director Peter Sellars and conductor Esa-Pekka Salonen, for instance, have been given the license and means to inspire a reinvention of musical and theatrical thinking.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 5, 2026

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

From Salon Jun. 25, 2026

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

From BBC Apr. 25, 2026

Other days, I knew my feelings would never be reciprocated and that it was my civic feminist duty to get over him.

From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi

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 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

That includes gas-fired reciprocating engines, which are large internal combustion engines fed by natural gas that can provide on-site power.

From Barron's Jan. 29, 2026

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

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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