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
Stan Choe, Chicago Tribune, 12 May 2025
Toyota Motor will invest about 700 billion yen in non-voting preferred shares.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 4 June 2025
The government presently provides 500,000 yen ($3,400) for each birth in Japan.
—Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 May 2025
In an earnings presentation, the company warned of potential price hikes since Sony expects to face 100 billion yen ($683 million) in costs from Trump’s tariffs for the next fiscal year.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 14 May 2025
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Noun
The value of the U.S. dollar strengthened against everything from the euro to the Japanese yen to the Swiss franc.
—Stan Choe, Chicago Tribune, 12 May 2025
Toyota Motor will invest about 700 billion yen in non-voting preferred shares.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 4 June 2025
The government presently provides 500,000 yen ($3,400) for each birth in Japan.
—Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 May 2025
In an earnings presentation, the company warned of potential price hikes since Sony expects to face 100 billion yen ($683 million) in costs from Trump’s tariffs for the next fiscal year.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 14 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for yen
Noun
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Some users on Reddit have reported unexpected cravings and appreciations for perfumes.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
5 June 2025
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But getting people onto long-term medications, including methadone and buprenorphine, which reduce cravings and withdrawal symptoms, can more effectively prevent mortality in both the short and long term.—
Lois Parshley,
Scientific American,
5 June 2025
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Choose low-salt snacks: Lower-sodium snack options, like unsalted nuts or plain popcorn, can help satisfy a salt craving and offer more nutrition than salty chips.14 Expand your seasonings: Use herbs and spices to flavor your meals without table salt.—
Chelsea Rae Bourgeois,
Health,
5 June 2025
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Anecdotal evidence suggests that people taking these drugs could be suddenly drawn to sugary perfumes and scents, possibly even craving them.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
5 June 2025
Noun
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Anytime the main quartet are together, there is no desire at all to listen to what the other person has to say.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
People.com,
7 June 2025
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There was no single issue bonding together these early trailblazers other than a desire to offer an alternative view on clubs whose media coverage was largely restricted to the back page of the local newspaper and a rather staid, flimsy matchday programme.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
7 June 2025
Noun
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Here’s a no-frills thirst quencher, appealing to craft beer newbies and veterans alike.—
Peter Rowe,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 June 2025
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As explained by Hill's Pet Nutrition, spicy food can be toxic for dogs and can lead to excessive thirst or even vomiting.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 May 2025
Noun
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The memory of that longing stayed with her for years, becoming one of her most vivid childhood recollections.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
4 June 2025
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All that defiance, that longing to be understood while feeling purposefully misunderstood...—
Emma Specter,
Vogue,
30 May 2025
Noun
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Anytime a deal like this takes place, the urge to crown a winner and loser is intense.—
Mat Issa,
Forbes.com,
15 June 2025
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Instead of fainting, most people feel tired and have the urge to lie down.—
Janelle McSwiggin,
Health,
14 June 2025
Noun
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Democrats may finally have an appetite for more progressive primary challengers.—
W. James Antle III,
The Washington Examiner,
13 June 2025
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For those whose appetites have been whetted for more, this exhibition at the Autry Museum of the American West, conceived and organized by the Witte Museum in San Antonio, delivers a deep dive into that underreported slice of history.—
Jessica Gelt,
Los Angeles Times,
13 June 2025
Noun
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But every skimming case consumes hours of staff time — resources that could be used to prevent hunger or eviction.—
Christina Hanson,
New York Daily News,
14 June 2025
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However, as many as hundreds of thousands of others now face a difficult decision: whether to remain in the U.S. — risking detention and deportation — or to voluntarily return to countries plagued by violence, hunger, and human rights abuses.—
Verónica Egui Brito,
Miami Herald,
13 June 2025
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“Yen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/yen. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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