1
: coupled directly to a driving turbine
turbofan
2
: consisting of or incorporating a turbine
turbojet engine
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New Atlas, 31 Mar. 2026
Saudi's index, which is closely correlated to energy markets, has been turbo-charged by the spike in oil prices, while Oman has benefitted from investors seeking safe havens, according to Damanick Dantes, founder of Dantes Outlook.
—Hugh Leask, CNBC, 27 Mar. 2026
This is going to be a competitor for the former, the ones with the turbo-sixes, right?
—Joel Feder, The Drive, 26 Mar. 2026
Its Legion Coldfront Hyper system utilizes turbo fans and 3D heatpipes to keep things cool, while the Lenovo AI Engine+ dynamically optimizes your FPS.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 23 Mar. 2026
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The turbo-six options are still better in almost every respect, including capability for towing and hauling.
—New Atlas, 31 Mar. 2026
Saudi's index, which is closely correlated to energy markets, has been turbo-charged by the spike in oil prices, while Oman has benefitted from investors seeking safe havens, according to Damanick Dantes, founder of Dantes Outlook.
—Hugh Leask, CNBC, 27 Mar. 2026
This is going to be a competitor for the former, the ones with the turbo-sixes, right?
—Joel Feder, The Drive, 26 Mar. 2026
Its Legion Coldfront Hyper system utilizes turbo fans and 3D heatpipes to keep things cool, while the Lenovo AI Engine+ dynamically optimizes your FPS.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 23 Mar. 2026
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“Turbo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/turbo. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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