turbocharged
adjective
tur·bo·charged
ˈtər-bō-ˌchärjd 
1
: equipped with a turbocharger
2
: supercharged especially with energy, vitality, or tension
… a giant, turbocharged ego that drove him relentlessly.—
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Dell has gaming desktops discounted as well for Memorial Day, and the turbocharged Alienware Area-51 is getting our attention with its slick styling and powerhouse component loadout.
—K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 22 May 2026
Under the hood rests Hyundai’s turbocharged 2.5-liter four-cylinder hybrid powertrain paired with a six-speed automatic transmission and HTRAC all-wheel drive.
—Sponsored Content, Denver Post, 22 May 2026
The lineup consists of 3 primary models, each available with either the standard 2.0L turbocharged gasoline engine, or the optional hybrid powertrain, that typically adds about $3,000 to the base price.
—Tony Leopardo, Mercury News, 12 Apr. 2026
Performance and Fuel Efficiency Under the hood, the E 450 All-Terrain Wagon houses a 3.0-liter inline-six turbocharged engine paired with a mild hybrid system.
—Josh Max, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
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K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 22 May 2026
Under the hood rests Hyundai’s turbocharged 2.5-liter four-cylinder hybrid powertrain paired with a six-speed automatic transmission and HTRAC all-wheel drive.
—Sponsored Content, Denver Post, 22 May 2026
The lineup consists of 3 primary models, each available with either the standard 2.0L turbocharged gasoline engine, or the optional hybrid powertrain, that typically adds about $3,000 to the base price.
—Tony Leopardo, Mercury News, 12 Apr. 2026
Performance and Fuel Efficiency Under the hood, the E 450 All-Terrain Wagon houses a 3.0-liter inline-six turbocharged engine paired with a mild hybrid system.
—Josh Max, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
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“Turbocharged.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/turbocharged. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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