as in repaying
to make a return for
reciprocated the favor by driving their neighbor to the airport
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Recent Examples of reciprocating
They are also engaged in reciprocating with you and receiving your support and unique perspective.
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Heather V. MacArthur, Forbes.com, 18 Jan. 2026
For her part, Bernstein is reciprocating by teaching Hunter and his dad how to play her sport of choice.
—Erin Clements, People.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Heather V. MacArthur, Forbes.com, 18 Jan. 2026
For her part, Bernstein is reciprocating by teaching Hunter and his dad how to play her sport of choice.
—Erin Clements, People.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reciprocating
repaying
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In August 2024, federal prosecutors accused JMG Investments and Schwartz of improperly receiving two PPP loans in December 2020 and not repaying the duplicate loan as required, according to the DOJ.—
Andrea Klick,
Daily News,
27 Jan. 2026
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These differ from traditional bonds in that the county is not responsible for repaying the debt.—
Ciara McCarthy
January 13,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Jan. 2026
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“Reciprocating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reciprocating. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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