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
Property prices in Tokyo’s prime districts have soared, fueled in part by rising construction and labor costs, and as a weak yen and comparatively low valuations draw overseas investors.
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Lin Lin, CNBC, 21 Aug. 2025
SoftBank shares are currently trading at a record 16,115 Japanese yen, or about $109, more than double their price just two months ago.
—Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 19 Aug. 2025
Apparently, there is a yen in some people to own historic artifacts that can be put on the wall and seen as art.
—Cressida Leyshon, New Yorker, 10 Aug. 2025
Sony sees a tariff hit of 70 billion yen based on rates as of August 1, but said the situation remains fluid.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 6 Aug. 2025
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Lin Lin, CNBC, 21 Aug. 2025
SoftBank shares are currently trading at a record 16,115 Japanese yen, or about $109, more than double their price just two months ago.
—Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 19 Aug. 2025
Apparently, there is a yen in some people to own historic artifacts that can be put on the wall and seen as art.
—Cressida Leyshon, New Yorker, 10 Aug. 2025
Sony sees a tariff hit of 70 billion yen based on rates as of August 1, but said the situation remains fluid.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 6 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for yen
Noun
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Your body releases insulin in response to the carbs, but releasing too much may lead to low blood sugar and a subsequent sugar craving.—
Mira Miller,
Verywell Health,
8 Sep. 2025
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From there, follow your cravings.—
Joe Sevier,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
6 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The plaintiffs argued the displacement was motivated by a desire to limit readers' access to books with viewpoints that are unpopular and controversial in the area.—
Taylor Seely,
AZCentral.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Aaron Glenn came in, like many coaches before him, with a desire to kill that mindset.—
Zack Rosenblatt,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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There is an unmistakable thirst in Pettman’s quest to understand the problems of having a body in an increasingly digital age.—
Kyle Chayka,
New Yorker,
3 Sep. 2025
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Celery Juice Celery juice is made with 95% water, which can quench your thirst.—
Lauren O'Connor,
Health,
1 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Your fear of being alone is one of many symptoms of your longing for connection.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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Jackman keeps that inheritance intact, similarly flipping the romantic tale script by beginning not with flirtation or longing, but with a wedding.—
Leila Latif,
IndieWire,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The swim platform is a mere few steps away, should the urge for a swim strike.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
5 Sep. 2025
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Harry taught me the Code to keep me from getting caught, to control my urges, but my urges are evolving.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
4 Sep. 2025
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But the new leadership team, headed by Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA), all voted against the House’s 2021 AUMF repeal bill and did not have an appetite to bring it up last year.—
Rachel Schilke,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Sep. 2025
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Located right next to the fabric center is The Depot Deli, ideal for those who might work up an appetite while shopping.—
Olivia Lee,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Sep. 2025
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Already, leading experts on hunger have declared a famine in Gaza City due to Israeli restrictions on aid.—
Aya Batrawy,
NPR,
5 Sep. 2025
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Separately, Biden thrice designated Haiti for Temporary Protected Status in the aftermath of the murder of President Jovenel Moise, a devastating earthquake, mass internal displacement, widespread gang violence, chronic hunger and extreme impoverishment.—
Antonio Maria Delgado,
Miami Herald,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Yen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/yen. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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