yenned (for)

past tense of yen (for)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for yenned (for)
Verb
  • But developments in the 1800s allowed companies to sell already-roasted coffee directly to convenience-hungry consumers who also craved more consistency in their brews.
    Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Sep. 2025
  • Dan Ashworth had been brought into the club to develop the long-term strategic plan Sir Jim Ratcliffe desperately craved.
    Zak Garner-Purkis, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • About five days later, Madrigal convinced Hernandez to go to the same ranch, telling her that her husband was there and wanted to speak with her, according to the plea agreement.
    Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Sep. 2025
  • In their meeting on Monday, Smith told Dong that the US wanted to open up the lines of communication with China, especially on military matters.
    Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 23 Sep. 2025
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“Yenned (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/yenned%20%28for%29. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.

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