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reciprocate

[ri-sip-ruh-keyt] / rɪˈsɪp rəˌkeɪt /


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Roh, who works as a software developer outside the chip industry, had to save up to buy a mini-PC to reciprocate.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 10, 2026

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky -- who has repeatedly called for a ceasefire in the four-year war -- said Kyiv was willing to reciprocate.

From Barron's Apr. 10, 2026

“We’re trying not to pay any visits to family so we’re not forced to reciprocate and have them at home,” Fatemah said.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 24, 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

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

I have moments of intense vulnerability with him, which he reciprocates, but how do I deal with the anxiety/voice in my head afterward that it’s just going to drive him away?

From Washington Post Apr. 21, 2022

What a fine thing was this friendship between men! the dentist treats his friend for an ulcerated tooth and refuses payment; the friend reciprocates by giving up his girl.

From McTeague by Frank Norris

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

From Salon Jun. 25, 2026

Putin reciprocated in Tajikistan with a cake marking Xi’s 66th, decorated with birthday wishes in Chinese.

From The Wall Street Journal May 20, 2026

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

From BBC Apr. 25, 2026

Trout’s loyalty has been reciprocated by the fans.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 4, 2026

If he knew how I felt, then maybe he would admit that he reciprocated my affections.

From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi

Innio, Caterpillar, Rolls-Royce and Cummins make high-speed reciprocating engines that have competitive advantages for data-center applications.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 1, 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

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

From Barron's Jan. 9, 2026

Caterpillar, mainly known for construction equipment, is seeing a spurt in demand from data centers for its turbines and reciprocating engines.

From The Wall Street Journal Nov. 5, 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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