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
Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
Before investing millions more yen in robotic experiments, the next policy response might be to meaningfully lift wages as part of a broader effort to restore dignity and status to the work itself.
—Catherine Thorbecke, Mercury News, 30 Apr. 2026
Before investing millions more yen in robotic experiments, the next policy response might be to meaningfully lift wages as part of a broader effort to restore dignity and status to the work itself.
—Catherine Thorbecke, Twin Cities, 25 Apr. 2026
Token, pushover human Seth (Gil Ozeri) lives under the thumb of the tiny, domineering dog Brandi (the incomparable Amy Sedaris), a high maintenance diva with a yen for single-use Stanley cups.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 20 Apr. 2026
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Noun
In 1991, Duffy represented a Mercantile Exchange member accused of fraud involving the trading of yen futures, which stemmed from one of the largest and costliest undercover operations the FBI had undertaken.
—Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
Before investing millions more yen in robotic experiments, the next policy response might be to meaningfully lift wages as part of a broader effort to restore dignity and status to the work itself.
—Catherine Thorbecke, Mercury News, 30 Apr. 2026
Before investing millions more yen in robotic experiments, the next policy response might be to meaningfully lift wages as part of a broader effort to restore dignity and status to the work itself.
—Catherine Thorbecke, Twin Cities, 25 Apr. 2026
Token, pushover human Seth (Gil Ozeri) lives under the thumb of the tiny, domineering dog Brandi (the incomparable Amy Sedaris), a high maintenance diva with a yen for single-use Stanley cups.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 20 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for yen
Noun
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In other words, this high drama of winners and losers follows a very, very old human narrative tradition rooted in our craving for catharsis.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 May 2026
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The white-meat nuggets are delicious on their own and satisfy that fast-food craving—especially when they’re prepped in the air fryer and dipped in our favorite sauces.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
9 May 2026
Verb
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The Pizza Plate is a reusable metal tray that uses heat retention to re-crisp the bottom of your slice, restoring that golden, crunchy crust every pizza lover craves.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 May 2026
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Everyone in my family is a fan of bread studded with salty briny olives, and this recipe takes that craving a step further, said Joe Woodhouse.—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
9 May 2026
Noun
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This sentiment aligns with Aries' desire to win in all areas of life.—
Lisa Stardust,
PEOPLE,
16 May 2026
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Marketers, in particular, have boatloads of insight into the diverse desires and habits of target audiences.—
Alex Cooper,
Fortune,
16 May 2026
Noun
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But there doesn’t seem to be a limit to younger film and TV connoisseurs’ thirst for his irreverent and unapologetically gay comedic stylings.—
Elaina Patton,
IndieWire,
12 May 2026
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He's even appeared in thirst-traps alongside a shirtless Powell.—
Alexandra Schonfeld,
PEOPLE,
9 May 2026
Noun
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Tyson Hill, who plays Lover Boy, does an incredible job communicating longing, vulnerability, humor, and the desire for companionship entirely through choreography.—
Shivani Vora,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2026
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Beneath the spectacle lies a story about longing, ambition, connection and the courage to challenge a broken system.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
12 May 2026
Noun
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At one, he’d been overcome by the powerful urge to roam.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 May 2026
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Huang described a future of plentiful and high-paying jobs in the trades, and a growing share of young workers—whether due to disillusionment with four-year degrees or out of an urge to AI-proof their careers—are beginning to see these roles as a real possibility.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
11 May 2026
Noun
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Blue Origin is weighing its first external fundraising as part of a push by Jeff Bezos’ rocket venture to hit ambitious launch targets and tap investor appetite boosted by SpaceX’s upcoming initial public offering.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
13 May 2026
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Travelers may want to pack an appetite as a season of food festivals is about to kick off.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
13 May 2026
Noun
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For example, dopamine is crucial to link motivation about hunger to obtaining food.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 May 2026
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In an effort to raise money to fight hunger and homelessness, Hands Across America attempted to link people hand-in-hand from coast to coast, each participant being encouraged to make a donation.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
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“Yen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/yen. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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