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SRS

American  

abbreviation

  1. the system of airbags within a motor vehicle.


Etymology

Origin of SRS

First recorded in 1985–90; abbreviation of s(upplemental) r(estraint) s(ystem)

Example Sentences

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A short squeeze was fueled by two investors, SRS and Pentwater, controlling over 100% of Avis shares via ownership and swaps.

From Barron's • Apr. 23, 2026

SRS, the largest Avis holder with 17.4 million shares plus 2.9 million via swaps, probably can’t sell until the company’s earnings release given that Pahwa is an insider.

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

Avis is subject to a squeeze because two investors, SRS Investment Management and Pentwater Capital Management own about 71% of the company’s shares.

From Barron's • Apr. 20, 2026

SRS held 2.9 million shares via swaps and Pentwater, 10.2 million shares, the Avis proxy states.

From Barron's • Apr. 20, 2026

Home Depot subsidiary SRS agreed to buy GMS for $110 a share, topping QXO’s offer of $95.20.

From Barron's • Jan. 5, 2026