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 new Joy-Cons also cost 2,860 yen on the original console and 3,960 yen on the Switch 2, which is around $25.
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James Peckham, PC Magazine, 10 June 2025
That’s up from 12,100 yen on the Switch OLED and 9,900 yen on the original models.
—James Peckham, PC Magazine, 10 June 2025
The Japanese yen weakened 0.29% against the dollar to 143.10, after Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda indicated his intention to continue to raise interest rates if the central bank is convinced that economic and price growth will re-accelerate after a period of price stagnation.
—Amala Balakrishner, CNBC, 2 June 2025
For 20 years now, Tokyo has looked after its corporate giants with a weak yen.
—William Pesek, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
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James Peckham, PC Magazine, 10 June 2025
That’s up from 12,100 yen on the Switch OLED and 9,900 yen on the original models.
—James Peckham, PC Magazine, 10 June 2025
The Japanese yen weakened 0.29% against the dollar to 143.10, after Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda indicated his intention to continue to raise interest rates if the central bank is convinced that economic and price growth will re-accelerate after a period of price stagnation.
—Amala Balakrishner, CNBC, 2 June 2025
For 20 years now, Tokyo has looked after its corporate giants with a weak yen.
—William Pesek, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for yen
Noun
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The persistent engagement crisis screams a critical truth: Our focus on superficial benefits has blinded us to the fundamental human craving for connection, security and purpose.—
Lori Huss,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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Your brain becomes less responsive to fullness signals, while at the same time ramping up stress hormones that can increase cravings and appetite.—
Joanna Fong-Isariyawongse,
The Conversation,
16 June 2025
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Some Canadian national team players have arrived at the Gold Cup out of their desire to win a trophy and hopefully push themselves up the pecking order on Jesse Marsch’s 2026 World Cup roster.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
19 June 2025
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More Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation Many fans have been happy with this news, as the desire for the Buss Family to sell the team has grown over the years.—
Matt Levine,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 June 2025
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California’s existing groundwater infrastructure may fail to quench the state’s thirst in an increasingly arid future, even as officials celebrate widespread conservation achievements, Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) warned on Tuesday.—
Sharon Udasin,
The Hill,
24 June 2025
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And for a nightcap, guests have not one, but two bar options to quench their thirst for spirits and top shelf drinks.—
Karla Pope,
Architectural Digest,
19 June 2025
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This potent synergy could leave you questioning the strength of your emotional foundations while challenging your dreams and longings in unexpected ways.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
18 June 2025
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My research focuses on nostalgia – a sentimental longing for treasured moments in our personal pasts – and how nostalgia is linked to our well-being and feelings of connection with others.—
Chelsea Reid,
The Conversation,
17 June 2025
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Most importantly, resist the urge to settle or lower your standards because dating feels hard.—
Anna Pulley,
Chicago Tribune,
26 June 2025
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Resist the urge to stick exclusively with people from the same background who all see the world the same way.—
Robert E. Siegel,
CNBC,
26 June 2025
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These market participants have a higher risk appetite and embrace alternative financial instruments.—
Cleve Mesidor,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
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The flavors are perfect for high-fiber mocktails that activate GLP-1, the hormone that controls appetite.—
Adam Mills,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 June 2025
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The hunger for dialogue, mentorship, and community was evident at every turn—from packed panel discussions to spontaneous debates between generations of image-makers.—
Daniel Rodríguez Gordillo,
Vogue,
26 June 2025
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Nearly one third of the 1.3 million people in Dallas-Fort Worth who face hunger are children.—
Paris Goodman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 June 2025
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“Yen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/yen. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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