turbocharged

adjective

tur·bo·charged | \ˈtər-bō-ˌchärjd

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Definition of turbocharged

1 : equipped with a turbocharger

2 : supercharged especially with energy, vitality, or tension a giant, turbocharged ego that drove him relentlessly— Jeff Jarvis

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The Silverado offers a variety of engines: a V6 (285 horsepower), a V8 (355 horsepower), a larger and stronger V8 (420 horsepower), and a turbocharged four-cylinder (310 horsepower). — Dan Frio, Edmunds, USA TODAY, "Full-size pickups: Edmunds rounds up the latest news on five 2019 models," 6 July 2018 The turbocharged four-cylinder motor churns out 248 horsepower, but feels overly subdued until the dynamic driving mode is activated, significantly changing throttle response to make the all-wheel-drive SUV a more engaging driver. — Daniel Miller, latimes.com, "Just like underwear, wine and vitamins: You can subscribe to the Volvo XC40," 29 June 2018 The all-new turbocharged boxer four cylinder engine makes 260 horsepower and 277 pound-feet of torque, good enough to tow 5,000 pounds, according to Subaru. — Robert Duffer, chicagotribune.com, "Review: Subaru climbs into 3-row class with 2019 Ascent," 26 June 2018 Jacobs threw out just about every stop on the organ console with his turbocharged reading of the Fugue in A minor (BWV 543). — John Von Rhein, chicagotribune.com, "Violinist Faust, in a brilliant CSO debut, makes convincing case for flawed Schumann rarity," 12 May 2018 When the first turbocharged car debuted in 1962, it was not found underneath the clamshell hood of a featherweight European runabout, your BMW 2002 or Saab 99, but from the braintrust of General Motors, flush with cash and willing to try new tech. — Blake Z. Rong, Popular Mechanics, "The Evolution of the Combustion Engine," 5 June 2018 The turbocharged 2017 Honda Civic Si compact sedan is the best value on the sports car market, with roominess, efficiency, fun and a price of $24,000. — Robert Duffer, chicagotribune.com, "Best affordable sports car? 2017 Honda Civic Si," 7 Sep. 2017 In the days leading up to his team’s Final Four matchup against Villanova and its turbocharged offense, Kansas coach Bill Self sought out some advice. — Rachel Bachman, WSJ, "In NCAA Championship, Beware of Free-Range Big Men," 2 Apr. 2018 The fourth-gen Forester was available in an XT trim level that offered a powerful, turbocharged motor, tight suspension, and a manual transmission. — Wes Siler, Outside Online, "The New Subaru Forester Gets Better in Almost Every Way," 29 Mar. 2018

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turbocharged

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: having a turbocharger

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