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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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

But smaller turbines, reciprocating engines or fuel cells that also can use natural gas remain available—for now.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 16, 2025

He actually asked to borrow a special reciprocating saw so he could saw through some drywall that had fallen over on his office.

From Salon • Feb. 20, 2025

It said work "would be carried out by using a reciprocating saw to carefully cut through the welded connection points and leave the supporting structure smooth and flush".

From BBC • Aug. 4, 2023

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

From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri