reciprocate
verb (used with object)
to give, feel, etc., in return.
reciprocating
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present participleof reciprocate.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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In early September, as surfers and bodyboarders rode 20-foot wave faces, lifeguards took an electric reciprocating saw to the exposed pilings.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 22, 2026
Caterpillar said in its latest earnings call that its order backlog of reciprocating engines, which are also used by other industries such as oil and gas, rose by more than 3.5 times.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 1, 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
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 the driveway there are hugs and kisses good-bye, initiated by Maxine, his parents reciprocating clumsily.
From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri
