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
Hudson Lockett, Reuters, 11 Sep. 2025
But her monthly pay was only 140,000 yen.
—Literary Hub, 10 Sep. 2025
Standard roundtrip fares for reserved seats on bullet trains included in the pass would total 36,060 yen (about $243).
—Jessica Kozuka, Travel + Leisure, 7 Sep. 2025
Concern over political uncertainty led to a sell-off in Japan’s yen currency and its government bonds last week, with the yield on the 30-year bond hitting a record high on Wednesday.
—CNN Money, 7 Sep. 2025
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Noun
The firm’s shares fell 18% on news of the deal, actual proceeds from which only totalled about 400 billion yen.
—Hudson Lockett, Reuters, 11 Sep. 2025
But her monthly pay was only 140,000 yen.
—Literary Hub, 10 Sep. 2025
Standard roundtrip fares for reserved seats on bullet trains included in the pass would total 36,060 yen (about $243).
—Jessica Kozuka, Travel + Leisure, 7 Sep. 2025
Concern over political uncertainty led to a sell-off in Japan’s yen currency and its government bonds last week, with the yield on the 30-year bond hitting a record high on Wednesday.
—CNN Money, 7 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for yen
Noun
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Plus, comfort foods await to satisfy every craving.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
27 Sep. 2025
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Sugary beverages, poor sleep, and skipping meals can all intensify sweet cravings.—
Julia Ries Wexler,
Health,
24 Sep. 2025
Verb
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People might be craving horror as a way to make sense of this madness.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
28 Sep. 2025
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And that’s a shame, because reassurance is what their audiences crave most when the world around them teeters.—
Eric Vilas-Boas,
Vulture,
25 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The author’s losses were profound, and her protagonist’s desire to triumph over loss is clear.—
Jon Michael Varese,
The Atlantic,
28 Sep. 2025
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Though Tatum has expressed a desire to return this season, the Celtics haven’t put a timeline on the six-time All-Star’s recovery.—
Jay King,
New York Times,
28 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The first game famously took thirst-trap renditions of the Greek pantheon and imbued each figure with an insane amount of charm.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
27 Sep. 2025
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Clutch the Bald Eagle possesses an unquenchable thirst for adventure, soaring across the United States and embracing every culture, game and moment with boundless curiosity and optimism.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
25 Sep. 2025
Noun
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While the film is filled with incredible gay kisses, my personal favorite remains when Ennis and Jack reunite for the first time; there’s nothing giddier than the full-body passion that overtakes you after being reunited with your long-distance true love after months — or years — or longing.—
James Factora,
Them.,
26 Sep. 2025
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The lyrics, rooted in his own experiences and the turbulent reality of the Civil Rights Movement, spoke to a collective longing for justice and a belief that progress—though slow—was inevitable.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
24 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The strong urge to be a positive disrupter can thrust you into the role of trailblazer.—
James Patterson,
Big Think,
24 Sep. 2025
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Resist the urge to criticize someone or make a fast retort that will spark arguments.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
24 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Whereas many comics from outside the United States adapt their sets for English-speaking audiences (or adopt a bilingual model), Redondo is betting big on the growing appetite for Spanish-language comedy in North America and is sticking to his usual act (despite speaking fluent English).—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
23 Sep. 2025
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Side effects included nasal congestion, fever, tiredness, loss of appetite and irritability.—
Tara Haelle,
Scientific American,
23 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The vagus nerve also carries fullness signals from the stomach lining to the brain, and a VNS implant has been shown to reduce hunger and promote modest weight loss in obesity.—
Clarissa Brincat,
Popular Science,
25 Sep. 2025
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The social, cultural, and economic effects of climate change will be recorded not on hunger stones, but in pandemics, wars, famines, and genocides exacerbated by the effects of higher temperatures.—
Ed Simon
September 24,
Literary Hub,
24 Sep. 2025
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“Yen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/yen. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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