as in craving
a strong wish for something
I have a strange yen to take the day off from work
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Recent Examples of yen
Investors flocked to traditional safe-haven currencies the Japanese yen JPY=EBS and Swiss franc CHF=EBS as growth and tariff fears knocked global stocks on Tuesday.
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Alden Bentley, USA TODAY, 4 Mar. 2025
Last December, Tokyo approved a defense budget of a record 8.70 trillion yen ($55 billion) for fiscal 2025, which begins in April.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 28 Feb. 2025
The Nintendo Switch 2 Multi-Language System, which is the same model as will be available in the rest of the world, has an MSRP of 69,980 yen and will only be available on the My Nintendo Store in Japan.
—Ollie Barder, Forbes.com, 5 Apr. 2025
Chicago Tribune Oil prices fell more than 4% and the U.S. dollar hit its lowest level against the Japanese yen since early October.
—Elaine Kurtenbach, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2025
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Alden Bentley, USA TODAY, 4 Mar. 2025
Last December, Tokyo approved a defense budget of a record 8.70 trillion yen ($55 billion) for fiscal 2025, which begins in April.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 28 Feb. 2025
The Nintendo Switch 2 Multi-Language System, which is the same model as will be available in the rest of the world, has an MSRP of 69,980 yen and will only be available on the My Nintendo Store in Japan.
—Ollie Barder, Forbes.com, 5 Apr. 2025
Chicago Tribune Oil prices fell more than 4% and the U.S. dollar hit its lowest level against the Japanese yen since early October.
—Elaine Kurtenbach, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for yen
Noun
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Sanctuary Bistro has a delicious side of roasted potatoes that’s sure to satisfy your spud craving.—
Samantha Husted,
Charlotte Observer,
21 Apr. 2025
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Here’s where to satisfy your cravings: Savory cravings Jimmy John’s: The new THC (Totally Hot Chips) Box includes a sandwich, chips, cookie and a mystery surprise.—
Nayeli Jaramillo-Plata,
CNN Money,
20 Apr. 2025
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Read the full Sagittarius Daily Horoscope Capricorn (December 21 - January 19) The fire of your desire is blazing!—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
20 Apr. 2025
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Los Angeles out-hustled the Nuggets on multiple occasions, showing their desire.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Apr. 2025
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Sunrise on the Reaping First Look There are no first-look images from the set or trailers to quench our thirst just yet, but Lionsgate did give fans a little something to hang onto during this year's CinemaCon.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Apr. 2025
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There’s an understandable thirst for an epic title race and a relegation battle that goes to the wire.—
Gregg Evans,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2025
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The beloved adaptation directed by Joe Wright is rife with memorable scenes evoking either love or heartache, longing or confusion.—
Sharareh Drury,
People.com,
20 Apr. 2025
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Ikiru watch now In the Mood for Love Year: 2000 Runtime: 1h 38m Director: Wong Kar-wai Movies don’t get more hypnotic than this, a story of love and longing set in Hong Kong in 1962.—
Brian Tallerico,
Vulture,
18 Apr. 2025
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Compulsive Behaviors Some who take Abilify have reported unusual urges, such as gambling or binge eating.—
Mary Choy,
Verywell Health,
16 Apr. 2025
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Investors should resist the urge to panic sell, as doing so could damage long-term returns.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Don’t forget that Bezos’s appetite for the exceptional extends offshore, with Koru, his $500 million, 417-foot sailing yacht, and Abeona, the $75 million, 250-foot support vessel that follows in its wake.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
25 Apr. 2025
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But as the event has grown, so has the appetite for more focused, content-rich side events.—
Tony Bradley,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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Citing the latest analysis examining the worsening hunger crisis, the group noted that the number of Haitians internally displaced by gang attacks has increased by 48% between June and December of last year, and 300,000 more Haitians now face worsening levels of hunger.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
14 Apr. 2025
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Tell me about where that hunger is coming from a little bit more.—
Mackenzie Cummings-Grady,
Billboard,
13 Apr. 2025
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“Yen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/yen. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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