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
Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 9 Apr. 2026
But in recent years, a weak yen is working as a negative, as resource-poor Japan imports much of its energy, as well as other key products such as food and manufacturing components.
—ABC News, 31 Mar. 2026
Another member cited yen weakness, which is pushing up import costs, as a reason to continue tightening.
—William Pesek, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2026
The country welcomed a record 42.7 million foreign visitors in 2025, who spent 9.5 trillion yen (about $60 billion), according to government data.
—Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 20 Mar. 2026
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Travelers to Japan could be required to sign up for the Japan Electronic System for Travel Authorization (JESTA) and pay a fee of about $19 (3,000 yen), as Fox News Digital reported earlier.
—Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 9 Apr. 2026
But in recent years, a weak yen is working as a negative, as resource-poor Japan imports much of its energy, as well as other key products such as food and manufacturing components.
—ABC News, 31 Mar. 2026
Another member cited yen weakness, which is pushing up import costs, as a reason to continue tightening.
—William Pesek, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2026
The country welcomed a record 42.7 million foreign visitors in 2025, who spent 9.5 trillion yen (about $60 billion), according to government data.
—Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 20 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for yen
Noun
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Yet, at the same time, relentless convenience (or being sold the idea of relentless convenience) warps the brain in ways that make nostalgic cravings somewhat inevitable.—
Hanif Abdurraqib,
New Yorker,
17 Apr. 2026
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Ever get a craving for that goodness?—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
17 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The Ravens went into this draft with obvious needs — interior offensive linemen, pass-catching targets and edge rusher being the most glaring — but what DeCosta craved most of all was a return to the team’s hard-nosed roots.—
Michael Silver,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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The nontraditional scoring method being used at the Mitsubishi Electric Classic has created the sort of turmoil on the leaderboard that the organizers craved to set it apart.—
Stan Awtrey,
AJC.com,
26 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Part of it was a desire to stick things out with his teammates.—
Adam Grosbard,
Oc Register,
25 Apr. 2026
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The team wanted to keep Phillips and even engaged in conversations with Trey Hendrickson, showing the desire for a high-level edge rusher to join Jalyx Hunt and Nolan Smith in the top three.—
Jeff Howe,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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Will Frances throw over Jol for Bill from True Blood, or is her thirst for vengeance not yet slaked?—
Alice Burton,
Vulture,
20 Apr. 2026
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But for average people, the thirst signal is a good indicator.—
Dee-Ann Durbin,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2026
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Over pinwheeling synths, Mahesh inhabits her narrator’s misplaced longing with gooey, heart-eyed delusion and sweetly pathetic determination.—
Harry Tafoya,
Pitchfork,
24 Apr. 2026
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As Carolyn, Emma Ramos is particularly expressive, drawing quietly on deep reserves of pain and longing.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
Noun
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This new moon will infuse you with the sudden urge to leave your comfort zone, Thomas says.—
Tabitha Parent,
PEOPLE,
17 Apr. 2026
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When fostering in an apartment for the first time, resist the urge to get a puppy.—
The Editors,
Curbed,
16 Apr. 2026
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Serotonin regulates mood, appetite and sleep — higher levels are associated with lower stress and greater feelings of wellbeing.—
Allison Palmer,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
21 Apr. 2026
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So that shows how much it’s being prioritized and what Hollywood’s appetite is.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
21 Apr. 2026
Noun
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My life don’t have to be all hunger and silty beans.—
Jesmyn Ward,
Vanity Fair,
21 Apr. 2026
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The market will take up to two years to complete, but many along Deerpath know that a fresh food shop coming to the vacant lot also feeds the hunger for community value and respect.—
Steve Pickett,
CBS News,
20 Apr. 2026
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“Yen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/yen. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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