reciprocating

present participle of reciprocate

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of reciprocating 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
Verb
  • He's spent 20 years repaying this debt kindness.
    Maggie Menderski, The Courier-Journal, 2 Sep. 2025
  • Their matchmaker, Aklilu, was repaying a kindness by Ceccarelli from many years ago.
    Susan Young, People.com, 16 Aug. 2025

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“Reciprocating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reciprocating. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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