Synonyms of reciprocating

reciprocating

verb

present participle of reciprocate

as in repaying

to make a return for

reciprocated the favor by driving their neighbor to the airport

Synonyms & Similar Words

• repaying
• exchanging
• compensating
• requiting
• paying
• recompensing
• satisfying
• reimbursing
• retaliating
• refunding
• indemnifying
• recouping
• revenging
• giving back
• avenging
• remunerating
• getting back (at)
• restituting

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• owing

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of reciprocating

The first are eleven reciprocating gas engines, totaling about 30 MW, which mechanically drive compressors used to process and move natural gas. — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 1 Aug. 2026

Members of the Algerian team are reciprocating Lawrence’s appreciation by engulfing themselves in KU’s Jayhawk culture. — Pj Green june 13, Kansas City Star, 13 June 2026

The resulting reciprocating airflow spins a turbine, generating electricity that's transmitted to a grid on the shore via a subsea cable. — New Atlas, 19 May 2026

People could take advantage of our goodwill, demanding more without reciprocating, and in turn, pushing us to call for boundaries. — Lisa Stardust, Refinery29, 9 Feb. 2026

At the end of his interview, Skarsgård told Colbert a heartbreaking story about his childhood friend pranking him by leading him to believe that his crush was reciprocating his feelings. — Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Jan. 2026

Instead, collaborate regularly by sharing best practices, reciprocating referrals and including peer organizations in media and thought leadership opportunities. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 27 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