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
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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Noun
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.
—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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These are patterns that include the craving for excitement or intense experiences.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Eating dark chocolate in the morning may boost mood and reduce your cravings for sweets later while eating it in the afternoon can provide you a boost in energy.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
26 June 2025
Verb
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Yet Xi’s China craves the reserve-currency title the most.—
William Pesek,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2025
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This generation craves brands that feel personal, intentional and emotionally resonant.—
Renan Botelho,
Footwear News,
28 June 2025
Noun
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This piece includes a lot of adornments and beautiful items, Yang places the gold finger at the bottom of the work to literally ‘point out’ the danger of placing value on the wrong things, this is King Midas’s finger - who famously was confronted with the dangerous reality of his desires.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Advertisement Norris said law enforcement did not know if there was a connection between Roley's desire to become a firefighter at one point and the shooting.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
1 July 2025
Noun
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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
Noun
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Is something deeper, perhaps an emotional or spiritual longing, influencing your career choices?—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
25 June 2025
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The heartbreak in Ruhl’s version lies in the longing of the father-daughter relationship rather than that of the lovers; Ruhl wrote it as a tribute to her own father, who had died a few years before.—
Pamela Newton
June 24,
Literary Hub,
24 June 2025
Noun
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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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Most importantly, resist the urge to settle or lower your standards because dating feels hard.—
Anna Pulley,
Chicago Tribune,
26 June 2025
Noun
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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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These market participants have a higher risk appetite and embrace alternative financial instruments.—
Cleve Mesidor,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
Noun
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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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Oats may increase satiety, reducing hunger and food intake.—
Amy Brownstein,
Verywell Health,
25 June 2025
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“Yen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/yen. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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