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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Your body may also use carbs more efficiently earlier in the day—which can help reduce cravings and promote better weight control.—
Lauren O'Connor, MS,
Health,
25 Mar. 2025
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Medications that reduce opioid cravings, including buprenorphine and methadone, are more widely available, in part because of insurance coverage provided by Medicaid.—
Brian Mann,
NPR,
24 Mar. 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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To quench your thirst, order a pot of Moroccan mint tea and traditional Moroccan pastries at Le Terrasse des Èpices’ ground-floor pastry shop in Souk Cherifia.—
Asia London Palomba,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Apr. 2025
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Finally, the other dog lifts their head, and Ditta steps forward to quench her thirst.—
David Faris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Apr. 2025
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Their brows are furrowed, their mouths are pouty, their faces are twisted into ever-more over-the-top expressions of longing and ambivalence.—
Ellen Cushing,
The Atlantic,
27 Mar. 2025
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But looking back, many feel a longing for the God of War of old.—
Diego Argüello,
Rolling Stone,
22 Mar. 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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The sweeping scope of Trump’s appetite for institutionalized retaliation has changed the threat landscape for everyone, almost overnight.—
Julia Angwin,
New Yorker,
12 Apr. 2025
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Pets may appear lethargic, exhibit loss of appetite, vomit or have diarrhea.—
David Faris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 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 23 Apr. 2025.
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