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
Oil prices surged more than $1.60 a barrel and the U.S. dollar gained against the euro and the Japanese yen.
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Jamey Keaten, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2025
Toyota also expects the appreciating yen to dampen consumer demand in the coming year.
—Niamh Rowe, Quartz, 8 May 2025
The Japanese yen strengthened 0.15% to 143.80 against the U.S. dollar following the release, while the benchmark Nikkei 225 rose modestly.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 22 May 2025
Japan's second-biggest automaker expects operating income to total 500 billion yen ($3.38 billion) in the year to March 31, 2026, versus 1.21 trillion yen in the year that just ended.
—Daniel Leussink, USA Today, 15 May 2025
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Jamey Keaten, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2025
Toyota also expects the appreciating yen to dampen consumer demand in the coming year.
—Niamh Rowe, Quartz, 8 May 2025
The Japanese yen strengthened 0.15% to 143.80 against the U.S. dollar following the release, while the benchmark Nikkei 225 rose modestly.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 22 May 2025
Japan's second-biggest automaker expects operating income to total 500 billion yen ($3.38 billion) in the year to March 31, 2026, versus 1.21 trillion yen in the year that just ended.
—Daniel Leussink, USA Today, 15 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for yen
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For example, naltrexone, a medication used to reduce cravings and relapse in alcohol and opioid use disorders, is mostly effective for those with a specific genetic variant that is rare among individuals of African descent, and more common in those with European ancestry.—
Samantha N. Melendez,
Denver Post,
5 June 2025
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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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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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This decision reflects a broader skepticism toward centralized identity infrastructure and a desire to limit the federal government’s role in managing citizen-level credentials.—
Emil Sayegh,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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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
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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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Guilt and longing come to the surface in the ways that Doctor Caligar and Mecanist Astor work to rectify and put to bed past failures.—
The New York Times,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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Resist the urge to share your own loss experiences unless specifically asked.—
Charell G. Coleman,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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This increases the urge to break free and assert your individuality, which could potentially highlight financial concerns that challenge your sense of security.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
4 June 2025
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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
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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 17 Jun. 2025.
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