1
: coupled directly to a driving turbine
turbofan
2
: consisting of or incorporating a turbine
turbojet engine
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Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 8 Feb. 2026
Under his meticulous care, the gleaming red sports car has been souped up to generate 400-horsepower turbo performance, but retains much of the original features and feel.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 7 Feb. 2026
On Friday, the Detroit Pistons rev their East-leading turbo engine against Stephen Curry on ESPN.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 30 Jan. 2026
In a vacuum, this would make the Wilderness a little swifter to 60 than a standard turbo Outback; in practice, the gearing advantage is pretty much erased by the heft of the standard Bridgestone Dueler all-terrain tires.
—Byron Hurd, The Drive, 22 Jan. 2026
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When combined, these agents seal a wound almost instantly while turbo-boosting the body’s natural healing processes.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 8 Feb. 2026
Under his meticulous care, the gleaming red sports car has been souped up to generate 400-horsepower turbo performance, but retains much of the original features and feel.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 7 Feb. 2026
On Friday, the Detroit Pistons rev their East-leading turbo engine against Stephen Curry on ESPN.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 30 Jan. 2026
In a vacuum, this would make the Wilderness a little swifter to 60 than a standard turbo Outback; in practice, the gearing advantage is pretty much erased by the heft of the standard Bridgestone Dueler all-terrain tires.
—Byron Hurd, The Drive, 22 Jan. 2026
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“Turbo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/turbo. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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