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
Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 1 Jan. 2025
Come nightfall, 292 skilled warriors gather, lured by the promise of a grand prize of 100 billion yen.
—Dana Feldman, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025
The merged group has the potential to deliver revenue of 30 trillion yen ($191.4 billion) and operating profit of more than 3 trillion yen, said Honda CEO Toshihiro Mibe.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 24 Dec. 2024
Japan has seen a record influx of foreign tourists this year as the weak yen swells a post-pandemic travel boom.
—Afp, Fortune Asia, 23 Dec. 2024
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Cash for Kids This year alone, the government earmarked 5.3 trillion yen (about $34 billion) to help young families.
—Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 1 Jan. 2025
Come nightfall, 292 skilled warriors gather, lured by the promise of a grand prize of 100 billion yen.
—Dana Feldman, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025
The merged group has the potential to deliver revenue of 30 trillion yen ($191.4 billion) and operating profit of more than 3 trillion yen, said Honda CEO Toshihiro Mibe.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 24 Dec. 2024
Japan has seen a record influx of foreign tourists this year as the weak yen swells a post-pandemic travel boom.
—Afp, Fortune Asia, 23 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for yen
Noun
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Studies show that cigarettes with lower nicotine content reduce people’s dependence on nicotine and can help alleviate some of the cravings associated with withdrawal.—
Nathaniel Weixel,
The Hill,
15 Jan. 2025
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Previous research has suggested that our food cravings originate from both the brain and the gut, but the science behind sugar cravings is complicated and scientists are not exactly sure what role gut microbes play.—
John Mac Ghlionn,
Newsweek,
13 Jan. 2025
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Isak’s equalising penalty midway through the first half was delivered with the swagger of a centre-forward bang in form, precisely the jolt of confidence his team craved after Southampton’s ugly opener.—
George Caulkin,
The Athletic,
25 Jan. 2025
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Should one crave additional cold, there’s a cryotherapy chamber available for three-minute bookings.—
Alexandra Cheney,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Jan. 2025
Noun
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There’s an identifiable and relatable longing in Becca’s gaze, a visible tension between a desire to risk connection and a need to maintain safety.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
The Hollywood Reporter,
26 Jan. 2025
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For instance, with Venus in your communication sector and Uranus retrograde activating your fifth house of self-expression, the cosmos pushes you to open up and communicate your desires, specifically those surrounding your values and sense of self-worth.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
26 Jan. 2025
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The attacks demonstrated the group's thirst for vengeance against those who intervened against its initial rise in Iraq and Syria over a decade ago.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
19 Jan. 2025
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His work is driven by curiosity, passion, and a thirst for experiences through adventure and travel… Read More Allen Farmelo Allen Farmelo is Robb Report's digital watch editor.—
Allen Farmelo,
Robb Report,
17 Jan. 2025
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There’s nothing like a second-chance romance, and this one delivers with juicy tension, secrets and years of longing between Poppy and footballer TK.—
Ellie K. Wilde,
People.com,
11 Jan. 2025
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With its perfect balance of contemporary style and wine country warmth, your stay will leave you with unforgettable memories and a longing to return to Sonoma County.—
Noel Burgess,
Forbes,
9 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Establish a deliberate pause between the urge to purchase and the decision to act.—
True Tamplin,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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Strolling along the Art District on Santa Fe and into this trove of inspiration for the first time last year poked a creative urge that has kept me coming back for more.—
Miguel Otárola,
The Denver Post,
20 Jan. 2025
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Yet, the appetite for immediate change seems limited.—
Jack Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Jan. 2025
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So what is the Warriors' appetite to shake things up this season?—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
17 Jan. 2025
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Americans responded to the cries of hunger in Ethiopia.—
William Lambers,
Hartford Courant,
19 Jan. 2025
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Some will incorporate service, including a St. Cloud event targeted at neighborhood cleanups, and a massive effort, based at the Orange County Convention Center, that aims to pack up to 1 million meals for those who struggle with hunger in our communities.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
Orlando Sentinel,
18 Jan. 2025
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“Yen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/yen. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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