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
Drawn by mysterious invitation to the historic grounds of the Tenryuji Temple in Kyoto, they are tempted into a game of survival, with the claim that 100 billion yen awaits the winner.
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Mathew Scott, HollywoodReporter, 19 Sep. 2025
Conversions from Japanese yen to USD were done using the OANDA conversion rate of 147 Japanese yen to $1 USD on August 30, 2025.
—Celia Fernandez
raffi Paul, CNBC, 18 Sep. 2025
The firm’s shares fell 18% on news of the deal, actual proceeds from which only totalled about 400 billion yen.
—Hudson Lockett, Reuters, 11 Sep. 2025
But her monthly pay was only 140,000 yen.
—Literary Hub, 10 Sep. 2025
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Mathew Scott, HollywoodReporter, 19 Sep. 2025
Conversions from Japanese yen to USD were done using the OANDA conversion rate of 147 Japanese yen to $1 USD on August 30, 2025.
—Celia Fernandez
raffi Paul, CNBC, 18 Sep. 2025
The firm’s shares fell 18% on news of the deal, actual proceeds from which only totalled about 400 billion yen.
—Hudson Lockett, Reuters, 11 Sep. 2025
But her monthly pay was only 140,000 yen.
—Literary Hub, 10 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for yen
Noun
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There’s such a craving for those kind of celebrations and community, and just enjoying simple sort of elements of being part of a small town.—
Carly Thomas,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Oct. 2025
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While Kentucky doesn't lead the nation for candy corn cravings, more residents purchase the sweet treat in the commonwealth compared to several other states.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Noah Fay, senior director of housing programs at another nonprofit that runs homeless shelters, said the desire to avoid disruptions for residents has to be balanced against the desire to keep beds full when unmet demand in Seattle is enormous.—
Ashley Hiruko,
ProPublica,
6 Oct. 2025
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While the lack of benefits, risk of burnout and isolation are clear risks, Brown says the desire for flexibility is strong.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
6 Oct. 2025
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Common symptoms include significant weight loss, feelings of fatigue and heightened vulnerability to infections, as well as frequent urination and excessive thirst.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
30 Sep. 2025
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French smart telescope pioneer Vaonis helps quench my thirst with a special edition of its flagship that puts the inner workings on view.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Casper floated into theaters in May 1995, charming viewers with its story about a friendly ghost longing for a friend.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 Oct. 2025
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This must’ve been a dream for someone whose personal style—if not his work—betrays the longing of a hippie born too late (in 1967), and in the wrong place to have been part of the vanguard of the first peace and love trippers.—
Sarah Mower,
Vogue,
3 Oct. 2025
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LaForest felt the urge herself.—
John Wisely,
Freep.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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The architectural designers of its reading nooks surprised people who never imagined that an outerspace theme could spark an urge to read.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Owners don’t split that money with players, so the appetite is there for a league that lags behind the NFL, NBA and MLB in annual revenue.—
Rob Rossi,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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China and India largely drove the rise in renewables and met much of the world’s growing appetite for electricity, leading to a drop in fossil fuel generation in both countries.—
Natasha Bracken,
semafor.com,
7 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Throws out hunger and with it, her period, which never returned.—
Romina Ruiz-Goiriena,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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Then, you guys are partnering with the Freestore Foodbank in October to fight childhood hunger?—
David Wysong,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Yen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/yen. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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