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
Set for what appears to be a Japan-exclusive release, the Doublet x Asics Gel-Quantum 360 I AMP will retail for 37,400 yen, which converts to roughly $239 as of publishing.
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Riley Jones, Footwear News, 6 Jan. 2026
At the same time, debt worries have made precious metals appear safer than other assets like the dollar and yen.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 26 Dec. 2025
Cameron is at his best as a filmmaker with a yen for big stories told with sweeping broad strokes rather than delicate ones.
—Randy Myers, Mercury News, 16 Dec. 2025
For years, a lucrative trade for global investors has been to borrow yen to buy high-yielding assets like US stocks, or in this case, cryptocurrencies.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 1 Dec. 2025
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Riley Jones, Footwear News, 6 Jan. 2026
At the same time, debt worries have made precious metals appear safer than other assets like the dollar and yen.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 26 Dec. 2025
Cameron is at his best as a filmmaker with a yen for big stories told with sweeping broad strokes rather than delicate ones.
—Randy Myers, Mercury News, 16 Dec. 2025
For years, a lucrative trade for global investors has been to borrow yen to buy high-yielding assets like US stocks, or in this case, cryptocurrencies.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 1 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for yen
Noun
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Sugar consumption increases sugar cravings, which can lead to more over-consumption of sugar.—
Ashley Olivine,
Verywell Health,
13 Jan. 2026
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One cozy meal to consider is the Beijing Noodle Soup at Honey Buns Cafe II, which comes with pork, noodles and a variety of vegetables to soothe your cravings for comfort food.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Prosecutors reject that claim, saying the decision was based on the strength of the evidence, Utah law and a desire to curb speculation and misinformation in a case that immediately drew national and international attention.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
13 Jan. 2026
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Kutcher and Kunis have previously been open about their desire to keep their children's lives private.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The thirst for French bubbly is slowly but surely waning.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
21 Jan. 2026
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China, Japan, and Singapore are leading the charge, with an increasing thirst for premium expressions--bottles priced above the $30 mark.—
Brad Japhe,
Forbes.com,
19 Jan. 2026
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Andrew begins to feel both sympathetic and longing for Millie and leaves Nina for the maid.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
10 Jan. 2026
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Mangold has a showy falsetto that heightens Noah’s vulnerable longing, but the duets with Cheers’ Allie aren’t lyrically sophisticated enough to provide the relationship with much depth.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Jan. 2026
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When someone raises a concern, resist the urge to defend or explain it away.—
Benjamin Laker,
Forbes.com,
20 Jan. 2026
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Expect greater insights and the urge to use your words to make a difference.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
20 Jan. 2026
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After all, the appetite for Paralympic sports is there.—
Liz Elting,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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At the other end of the self-expression spectrum is Harper, who has only ever honored her insatiable appetite for knowledge.—
Hannah Gold,
New Yorker,
21 Jan. 2026
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Packing your own treats not only saves money between meals, but also keeps mood-tanking hunger pangs at bay.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Jan. 2026
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For there can be no future in Sudan forged under fear and hunger.—
William Lambers,
Hartford Courant,
19 Jan. 2026
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“Yen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/yen. Accessed 24 Jan. 2026.
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