reciprocation

noun

Definition of reciprocationnext
as in recompense

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Recent Examples of reciprocation Alvarez’s fantasies of reciprocation recur throughout his work. — E. Alex Jung, Vulture, 13 Nov. 2025 Therefore, reciprocation is a must. — Lisa Stardust, Refinery29, 19 Aug. 2025 Furthermore, Newsweek has reported on how some friendships can turn toxic when one person consistently expects the other to accommodate their needs without reciprocation. — Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025 Leos demand respect and honor for their kindness to their friends and brood, so no deed is done without reciprocation. — Lisa Stardust, refinery29.com, 2 Aug. 2024 See All Example Sentences for reciprocation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reciprocation
  1. recompense
  2. substitution
  3. replacement
  4. negotiation
  5. transaction
  6. exchange
Noun
  • Months later, some of these educators have been granted legal recompense.
    — AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 6 July 2026
  • My entire life is just such an attempt at recompense.
    — Merve Emre, New Yorker, 28 June 2026
Definition of recompense
Noun
  • The substitution for cheaper alternatives is already evident in consumer choices, as 1 in 5 shoppers have reported shifting from fresh to frozen produce.
    — Elizabeth Canales, The Conversation, 16 July 2026
  • There’s item substitution, where fraudsters mail back rocks, bricks or empty boxes instead of the product.
    — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 13 July 2026
Definition of substitution
Noun
  • Margarita Betancourt, the district’s treasurer, is set to be appointed as Steiger’s replacement on an interim basis.
    — Austin Horn July 15, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026
  • That approach could ease the transition to the new interceptor without requiring a complete replacement of supporting equipment.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 15 July 2026
Definition of replacement
Noun
  • Pavel Mintyukov signs contract extension with Ducks Defenseman Pavel Mintyukov has agreed to five-year contract extension worth $36 million with the Ducks, a person with knowledge of the negotiations told the Associated Press.
    — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
  • For Shields, who oversees much larger negotiations between 51,000 Actor’s Equity members and groups like Broadway League, which represents Broadway shows, the Casa Bonita fight is small but personal.
    — Vanessa Yurkevich, CNN Money, 5 July 2026
Definition of negotiation
Noun
  • Business immediately was exceptional — with 40% of it coming from drive-thru transactions, Doug Davis said.
    — Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 15 July 2026
  • The waterfront mansion, located at 1 Star Island Drive and purchased by Combs in 2021 for $35 million, has been sold in an off-market transaction.
    — Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 15 July 2026
Definition of transaction
Noun
  • Items purchased between May 17 and July 15 have a 60-day return or exchange window.
    — Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 July 2026
  • The company, whose businesses include Starlink satellite internet, the X social network and the artificial intelligence firm xAI, began trading on the Nasdaq exchange June 12.
    — Steve Kopack, NBC news, 16 July 2026
Definition of exchange

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“Reciprocation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reciprocation. Accessed 19 Jul. 2026.

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