yen (for)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for yen (for)
Verb
  • Yet Xi’s China craves the reserve-currency title the most.
    William Pesek, Forbes.com, 29 June 2025
  • This generation craves brands that feel personal, intentional and emotionally resonant.
    Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 28 June 2025
Verb
  • From overcrowded trails to traffic congestion, the Pacific islands have been actively seeking visitors who want to create a deeper connection with Hawaii.
    Pamela Avila, USA Today, 5 July 2025
  • Some Democrats on the far left of the political spectrum want the governor to go away.
    Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 5 July 2025
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“Yen (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/yen%20%28for%29. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.

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