reciprocation
noun
re·cip·ro·ca·tion
ri-ˌsi-prə-ˈkā-shən 
1
a
: a mutual exchange
b
: a return in kind or of like value
2
: an alternating motion
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The United States was open for business to its adversaries, without reciprocation.
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Foreign Affairs, 7 Nov. 2024
With admiration and love, reciprocation isn’t necessary.
—Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2024
After years of collaborating with others, Akers is starting to feel reciprocation from her community with the opening of Saint Helen’s House.
—Maria Maea, Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2024
Leos demand respect and honour for their kindness to their friends and brood, so no deed is done without reciprocation.
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Foreign Affairs, 7 Nov. 2024
With admiration and love, reciprocation isn’t necessary.
—Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2024
After years of collaborating with others, Akers is starting to feel reciprocation from her community with the opening of Saint Helen’s House.
—Maria Maea, Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2024
Leos demand respect and honour 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
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“Reciprocation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reciprocation. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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