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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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 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
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
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
