as in craving
a strong wish for something
I have a strange yen to take the day off from work
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Recent Examples of yen
Yet Yoshii, though now hundreds of thousands of yen richer, barely cracks a smile.
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Justin Chang, New Yorker, 17 July 2025
As a result, the exchange rate in places that use the euro, against which the dollar fell 13 percent over the time period, or the Japanese yen, against which the dollar dropped 6 percent, does not favor American spenders, The Wall Street Journal reported.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 14 July 2025
Those on board were offered 15,000 yen ($93) in transportation compensation and provided one night of accommodation, AP reported, citing passengers.
—Latoya Gayle, People.com, 1 July 2025
In July 2024, Mount Fuji implemented a daily visitor cap of 4,000 people—and that cap continues to be in place for the 2025 climbing season—and started charging climbers 2,000 yen (about US$14) for the opportunity to make the trek to the top of the 12,388-foot snowcapped stratovolcano.
—Bailey Berg, AFAR Media, 30 June 2025
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Justin Chang, New Yorker, 17 July 2025
As a result, the exchange rate in places that use the euro, against which the dollar fell 13 percent over the time period, or the Japanese yen, against which the dollar dropped 6 percent, does not favor American spenders, The Wall Street Journal reported.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 14 July 2025
Those on board were offered 15,000 yen ($93) in transportation compensation and provided one night of accommodation, AP reported, citing passengers.
—Latoya Gayle, People.com, 1 July 2025
In July 2024, Mount Fuji implemented a daily visitor cap of 4,000 people—and that cap continues to be in place for the 2025 climbing season—and started charging climbers 2,000 yen (about US$14) for the opportunity to make the trek to the top of the 12,388-foot snowcapped stratovolcano.
—Bailey Berg, AFAR Media, 30 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for yen
Noun
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Beyond its frozen delights, Zeds also caters to other cravings, offering coffee, beer, wine, and tea.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
25 July 2025
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Sleep deprivation is also associated with disruptions in appetite-regulating hormones (ghrelin and leptin), which often increases cravings for sugary, nutrient-poor foods.12 2.—
Lauren Panoff,
Verywell Health,
25 July 2025
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Lawrence previously opened up about his desire to make an A.I. version of Williams’ voice while speaking with EW last April.—
Emlyn Travis Published,
EW.com,
25 July 2025
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Zuckerberg’s drive to get ahead on AI may be rooted in part in his desire to own a foundational platform for the next major technology wave.—
Clare Duffy,
CNN Money,
25 July 2025
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Responsible for maintaining the soft, steady music of our autonomic nervous system, the hypothalamus, through a mix of direct action or hormonal release, governs everything from body temperature and blood pressure to hunger and thirst, digestion, sleep-wake cycles, and mood.—
Tom Zeller Jr.
July 30,
Literary Hub,
30 July 2025
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How to Stop Milk Cravings Cravings for milk can be caused by thirst, hunger, or emotional triggers.—
Kelly Burch,
Verywell Health,
28 July 2025
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With this new creation, Liu turns our gaze back to earth, exploring the existential solitude and quiet observation of these aging machines as metaphors for diasporic longing, technological obsolescence and the search for connection and purpose.—
Y-Jean Mun-Delsalle,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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The characters become avatars for our own longing, heartbreak, hopefulness and grief ...—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
23 July 2025
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At tight end, the Ravens resisted the urge to trade all-time receiving touchdown leader Mark Andrews, a decision that looks better by the minute.—
Jeff Zrebiec,
New York Times,
31 July 2025
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Their recent play could offer the same sort of urge, though the injuries littered throughout their starting rotation ought to squash it.—
Sam McDowell
July 30,
Kansas City Star,
31 July 2025
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But during his brief tenure, Pascal is dynamic, channeling a man whose appetites vacillate between control and impulsivity, charisma and combat.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
31 July 2025
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Higher capital requirements can considerably diminish a bank’s balance sheet and credit supply, dampen risk appetite and potentially impact availabilities of discretionary funds.—
Ruxandra Iordache,
CNBC,
30 July 2025
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President Donald Trump is sending two top White House officials to Gaza on Aug. 1 to inspect food distribution centers and meet with Gazans amid intensifying global scrutiny over the hunger crisis in the territory.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
1 Aug. 2025
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Aid experts warn that airdrops are dangerous, expensive and insufficient to tackle the widening hunger crisis there.—
Samuel Granados,
New York Times,
1 Aug. 2025
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“Yen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/yen. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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