as in craving
a strong wish for something
I have a strange yen to take the day off from work
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as in to crave
to have an earnest wish to own or enjoy
what car lover doesn't yen for a new car at the start of every model year
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Recent Examples of yen
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
30 June 2026
And in many ways, a falling yen in 2026 is more dangerous than a rising one in 1986.
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William Pesek,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
In Tokyo, the company’s shares sold for 543 yen Friday after reaching nearly 700 yen in February, the news service reported.
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John Lippert,
Chicago Tribune,
28 June 2026
The Takaichi government, Tanaka argues, has taken the path of least resistance, committing $19 billion to subsidize gasoline prices and keeping pump prices capped at around 170 yen per liter.
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Clay Chandler,
semafor.com,
19 June 2026
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Viewing skews toward the Kanto region, which accounts for 32 million viewers, and toward middle-income households, with the four-to-eight million yen income bands forming the largest single cohort.
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Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
30 June 2026
And in many ways, a falling yen in 2026 is more dangerous than a rising one in 1986.
—
William Pesek,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
In Tokyo, the company’s shares sold for 543 yen Friday after reaching nearly 700 yen in February, the news service reported.
—
John Lippert,
Chicago Tribune,
28 June 2026
The Takaichi government, Tanaka argues, has taken the path of least resistance, committing $19 billion to subsidize gasoline prices and keeping pump prices capped at around 170 yen per liter.
—
Clay Chandler,
semafor.com,
19 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for yen
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Both medications prevent cravings and debilitating withdrawal symptoms among people who previously used heroin or fentanyl by binding with the same brain receptor.
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This dish has the sweetness, spice, and crunch to satisfy every craving.
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But experts say higher energy costs in Europe and a desire to slow global warming fuel the air conditioning-free lifestyle.
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And yet Webster’s dictionary, and his earlier attempts at spelling reform, expressed a radical desire to forge an entirely new tongue based in the vernacular genius of the aspiring American people.
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While the dogs/chips/ice cream might still ring true, my thirst-quencher of choice has evolved.
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If your skin needs a hydration boost, reach for the brand's Hyaluronic Moisture formula with hyaluronic acid and snow mushroom to quench its thirst.
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History has shown us that the very celebration of our shared longing for life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness ensures that those values will endure.
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But what Spiro is writing about in most of these tunes is something a little more interesting than standard loss-and-longing fare.
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The idea remains fan speculation rather than reported fact, but her announcement history makes the urge to investigate understandable.
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Spontaneous and slightly chaotic, this cerebral synergy can bring surprising news or perhaps even trigger the sudden urge to break out of a stagnant situation.
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Symptoms of cyclosporiasis occur between two days and two weeks after exposure, and include frequent watery diarrhea, loss of appetite and weight, abdominal cramps and bloating, nausea and low-grade fever.
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Monroe County health officials say symptoms occur two to 14 days after exposure and include frequent watery diarrhea, loss of appetite and weight, cramps and bloating, nausea and low-grade fever.
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The concept has already spread to more than 50 cities across 30 states and 10 countries, tapping into a growing hunger for face-to-face connection that dating apps have failed to deliver.
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In polling across four states, voters were nearly unanimous that ending childhood hunger should be bipartisan.
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“Yen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/yen. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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