turbo boost
noun
a sudden increase in power, speed, or energy.
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turbo-boostverb (used with object)to cause a sudden increase in the power, energy, or performance of something.
turbo boost
1 American
[tur-boh boost]
/ ˈtɜr boʊ ˌbust /
noun
turbo boosts
plural
turbo-boost
2
American
[tur-boh-boost]
/ ˈtɜr boʊˌbust /
verb (used with object)
turbo-boosted,
turbo-boosting
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Example Sentences
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The way the One Big Beautiful Bill Act was implemented, economists flagged a turbo boost to income early in the year.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026
What looked to be a treacherous start could be a turbo boost for a franchise heading into a stretch that includes the New York Giants, Miami Dolphins and Tennessee Titans, who are combined 0-6.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 20, 2025
“The Bikeriders” was one that planned for an awards season rollout, with a turbo boost from stellar reviews out of the Telluride Film Festival hailing star turns for Austin Butler and Jodie Comer.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 24, 2024
The possibilities with Samuel and McCaffrey on the field together are mind-blowing, and the defensive resources required to contain them should provide a turbo boost for George Kittle’s production.
From Washington Post • Oct. 24, 2022
More importantly, their confidence got a turbo boost.
From BBC • Jul. 31, 2014
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