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
The economic loss from a Mount Fuji eruption is estimated to be up to 2.5 trillion yen ($16.6 billion).
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Jack Guy, CNN Money, 28 Mar. 2025
The greenback has seen particularly sharp drops against safe-haven currencies like the Japanese yen and Swiss franc, as well as the euro.
—Jesse Pound, CNBC, 12 Apr. 2025
Weakening the dollar Relative to major currencies like the Swiss franc, Japanese yen and the euro, the dollar has weakened in response to the tariffs, Wells Fargo internationalist economist Brendan McKenna said.
—Catherine Muccigrosso, Charlotte Observer, 11 Apr. 2025
With only limited time and a ransom demand of 100 billion yen, the pressure mounts as each decision could mean life or death.
—Travis Bean, Forbes.com, 5 Apr. 2025
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Jack Guy, CNN Money, 28 Mar. 2025
The greenback has seen particularly sharp drops against safe-haven currencies like the Japanese yen and Swiss franc, as well as the euro.
—Jesse Pound, CNBC, 12 Apr. 2025
Weakening the dollar Relative to major currencies like the Swiss franc, Japanese yen and the euro, the dollar has weakened in response to the tariffs, Wells Fargo internationalist economist Brendan McKenna said.
—Catherine Muccigrosso, Charlotte Observer, 11 Apr. 2025
With only limited time and a ransom demand of 100 billion yen, the pressure mounts as each decision could mean life or death.
—Travis Bean, Forbes.com, 5 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for yen
Noun
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Oreo just announced a new addition to satisfy all the evolving cookie cravings: Chocolate Covered Pretzel.—
Lauren Thomann,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Apr. 2025
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When there are no calories, the body continues to look for them and that also leads to cravings.—
Carmen Rios,
Flow Space,
23 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Being honest, open and direct is key — don’t be afraid to express your heart’s desires.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
2 May 2025
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Several voiced a desire for neighborhood checkpoints staffed by the National Guard, which are currently in place to protect Pacific Palisades.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2025
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Sunrise on the Reaping First Look There are no first-look images from the set or trailers to quench our thirst just yet, but Lionsgate did give fans a little something to hang onto during this year's CinemaCon.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Apr. 2025
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There’s an understandable thirst for an epic title race and a relegation battle that goes to the wire.—
Gregg Evans,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2025
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The Renaissance’s old love language — the naughty puns, the sighs of longing and strategies of seduction, the paeans to the beauty of beloveds masked by fanciful Greek and Latin names — had grown obsolete long before Millay’s time.—
A.O. Scott,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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His films, deeply rooted in Kerala’s cultural ethos yet universally resonant, remain timeless explorations of human resilience and longing.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
28 Apr. 2025
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Parents can resist the urge to overparent by leaning on curiosity, patience, and trust.—
Ruth Oh Reitmeier,
Forbes.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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Some birds can take up to two weeks to collect enough materials to satisfy their nesting urge.—
Joan Morris,
Mercury News,
21 Apr. 2025
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Don’t forget that Bezos’s appetite for the exceptional extends offshore, with Koru, his $500 million, 417-foot sailing yacht, and Abeona, the $75 million, 250-foot support vessel that follows in its wake.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
25 Apr. 2025
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But as the event has grown, so has the appetite for more focused, content-rich side events.—
Tony Bradley,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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But intrepid travelers have not relented: The hunger to be first remains a powerful driver.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
26 Apr. 2025
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Hopefully it’s instilled a hunger for cooperation and community in some young players.—
Kieran Press-Reynolds,
Pitchfork,
23 Apr. 2025
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“Yen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/yen. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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