as in craving
a strong wish for something
I have a strange yen to take the day off from work
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as in to crave
to have an earnest wish to own or enjoy
what car lover doesn't yen for a new car at the start of every model year
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Recent Examples of yen
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
Prices start at 12,500 Japanese yen (about $81 USD) for an adult group lesson and 15,000 Japanese yen (about $97 USD) for children.
—Mae Hamilton, Travel + Leisure, 24 Nov. 2025
The kidnappers demanded one billion yen in cash and 100 kilograms of gold bullion.
—Christina Coulter, PEOPLE, 23 Nov. 2025
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Noun
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
Prices start at 12,500 Japanese yen (about $81 USD) for an adult group lesson and 15,000 Japanese yen (about $97 USD) for children.
—Mae Hamilton, Travel + Leisure, 24 Nov. 2025
The kidnappers demanded one billion yen in cash and 100 kilograms of gold bullion.
—Christina Coulter, PEOPLE, 23 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for yen
Noun
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If a bowl of fries smothered in nuggies, cheese, and rich gravy sounds like a comforting way to spend your lunch break, KFC has your cravings covered.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
6 Jan. 2026
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Participants attend class three days a week and learn how to develop skills to manage stress, anger, cravings and triggers.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Jan. 2026
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But early albums did not produce songs with mass appeal, at times frustrating record label executives who craved shorter, radio-friendly tunes that would drive sales.—
Adam Levine,
CNN Money,
11 Jan. 2026
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Silversea Those craving a luxury Alaska cruise need not look further than Silversea, says Goldring.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Jan. 2026
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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
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The loss of fluids and electrolytes can cause lightheadedness, excessive thirst, and muscle cramps.—
Pamela Assid Woughter,
Verywell Health,
9 Jan. 2026
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That factors out to more than $11 million per year to slake a terrestrial data center’s thirst.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
7 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
Noun
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The urge to distinguish oneself wouldn’t tug as strongly.—
Sara Gregory,
AJC.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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Cookie cravings, a tinge of melancholy, and the urge to hibernate and fix your life all at once.—
Anna Grace Lee,
Vogue,
8 Jan. 2026
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McLaughlin added that especially in Charlotte, there was an appetite to celebrate the film with around eight screenings in the Queen City alone.—
Zach Dennis,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Jan. 2026
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Previous research has also suggested that long-term high-fat diets can disrupt how the gut and brain communicate, affecting appetite, mood and metabolism, Fox News Digital previously reported.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
7 Jan. 2026
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Children go to bed early to avoid the pang of hunger; parents choose between filling a prescription and buying groceries.—
Regina Garcia Cano,
Fortune,
10 Jan. 2026
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His brands, including Juicy Fruit and Spearmint, promoted gum as a way to calm nerves, curb hunger and stay focused.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
10 Jan. 2026
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“Yen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/yen. Accessed 14 Jan. 2026.
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