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
Sara Merican, Deadline, 1 Nov. 2024
Throughout the story, Yumi ranks as one of Kamurocho’s top hostesses and works alongside Kiryu to relocate the missing 10 billion yen.
—Isaiah Colbert, Rolling Stone, 24 Oct. 2024
Come nightfall, 292 skilled warriors gather, lured by the promise of a grand prize of 100 billion yen.
—Dana Feldman, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
Operating profit for the July-September quarter tumbled 85% to 31.9 billion yen, far below a consensus estimate of 66.8 billion yen.
—Daniel Leussink, Detroit Free Press, 7 Nov. 2024
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Noun
Winners are awarded a prize of 1 million yen (approximately $6,550) as well as the opportunity to explore the production of a feature film with Amazon Studios.
—Sara Merican, Deadline, 1 Nov. 2024
Throughout the story, Yumi ranks as one of Kamurocho’s top hostesses and works alongside Kiryu to relocate the missing 10 billion yen.
—Isaiah Colbert, Rolling Stone, 24 Oct. 2024
Come nightfall, 292 skilled warriors gather, lured by the promise of a grand prize of 100 billion yen.
—Dana Feldman, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
Operating profit for the July-September quarter tumbled 85% to 31.9 billion yen, far below a consensus estimate of 66.8 billion yen.
—Daniel Leussink, Detroit Free Press, 7 Nov. 2024
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But this craving for visibility was precariously perched atop fears for his own sanity.Michael S. Roth, The Atlantic, 16 Dec. 2024
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While digital may dominate, there’s still a deep craving for in-person experiences that offer something special.Stephan Schambach, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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Bal Harbor Shops is creating experiences, which is what Millennials, who wield the wallet power today, are craving.Sharon Edelson, Forbes, 25 Dec. 2024
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But, there is hope for those craving a good scrub (which, by the way, can help control bacne and ingrown hairs alike).Jenny Berg, Allure, 23 Dec. 2024
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Sinclair has been very open about its desire to explore ‘strategic alternatives’ for the Tennis Channel, whether selling a stake or the whole property.Charlie Eccleshare, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024
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Based on Fujii’s desire to create something that evokes a sense of nature, Yamada meticulously crafted the set down to the smallest details, including the texture of the soil and the small objects inside the garage.Billboard Japan, Billboard, 27 Dec. 2024
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The only roadblock would be whether there’s a thirst to keep telling them.Karen Yuan, Bon Appétit, 18 Dec. 2024
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When police released his mug shot late Monday, giving a fuller picture of the good-looking person from the photo authorities had released days prior, online thirst was everywhere.Angela Watercutter, WIRED, 10 Dec. 2024
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For those longing for the era when moviegoers were asked to believe Arnold Schwarzenegger was just a regular, relatable dad, Jingle All the Way is the movie for you.Andrew Walsh, EW.com, 12 Dec. 2024
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The vaguely bluesy folk songs courtesy of A.G. Cook put us in a place of longing from frame one.Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 6 Dec. 2024
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By targeting the source of the infection, its use promotes relief from symptoms such as painful urination and the constant urge to urinate.T'Keyah Bazin, PharmD, Verywell Health, 19 Dec. 2024
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But by the fourth year of the Biden administration, key antitrust regulators at the Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission had sent a clear message to the business community: Curb your urge to merge.Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 18 Dec. 2024
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These drugs mimic gut hormones that regulate blood sugar and reduce appetite.Bruce Gil, Quartz, 20 Dec. 2024
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Those numbers, reflecting investors’ appetite for sports teams, are resetting the hockey market after the Ottawa Senators sold for $950 million, or 7.4 times revenue, last year—and after the Pittsburgh Penguins sold for $875 million (4.7x) in 2021.Brett Knight, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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What lies ahead for Woods, with the Masters just four months away, will be determined by his iffy health, insatiable hunger and even the golf gods.Edgar Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 22 Dec. 2024
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There is great agreement among disparate groups on the need to address crises related to mental health, caring for elders and hunger.David Hessekiel, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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“Yen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/yen. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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