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reciprocating

  • present participle
    of reciprocate.
    reciprocate
    verb (used with object)
    to give, feel, etc., in return.

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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

The volatility poses risks to the grid and could damage on-site equipment, including reciprocating engines for backup power and batteries designed to absorb sudden changes.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 2, 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

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

From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri