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
For her part, Bernstein is reciprocating by teaching Hunter and his dad how to play her sport of choice.
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Erin Clements, People.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Erin Clements, People.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reciprocating
repaying
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That harm might range from never repaying loans to stealing their spouse’s and children’s identities to access more credit.—
Jeanne Sahadi,
CNN Money,
5 Oct. 2025
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For many borrowers, the thought of taking on new graduate debt is compounded by the reality of repaying existing loans.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Reciprocating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reciprocating. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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