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  • turbo boost
    turbo boost
    noun
    a sudden increase in power, speed, or energy.
  • turbo-boost
    turbo-boost
    verb (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

plural

turbo boosts
  1. a sudden increase in power, speed, or energy.


turbo-boost 2 American  
[tur-boh-boost] / ˈtɜr boʊˌbust /

verb (used with object)

turbo-boosted, turbo-boosting
  1. to cause a sudden increase in the power, energy, or performance of something.


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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

“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

Wrexham have been given a turbo boost of momentum which will ensure expectations are high for 2023-24 as they complete a four-Welsh-club complement in the Football League for the first time since 1988.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2023

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

Gronkowski the horse found his turbo boost over the final mile and overtook everyone except Triple Crown winner Justify for a second-place finish.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2018