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

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reciprocating

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

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

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

From Barron's ● Jan. 9, 2026

The company will use natural gas-powered reciprocating engines and batteries to provide off-grid electricity for data centers.

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