How to Use turbo in a Sentence

turbo

noun
  • Man, turbos just wake up a truck.
    — Joel Feder, The Drive, 17 June 2026
  • Add a turbo on that one, on this one.
    — Steve Metsch, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
  • There’s no turbo-four in sight.
    — Joel Feder, The Drive, 15 Apr. 2026
  • The car vaults off the line and stays strong after just a trace of turbo lag.
    — Jennifer Geiger, USA TODAY, 23 Feb. 2018
  • While the run time may seem short, bear in mind that's at the turbo setting.
    — Popular Mechanics, 17 Nov. 2022
  • Michael Knight, has been giving it all a bit of a turbo boost.
    — Steven Zeitchik, latimes.com, 26 May 2017
  • The turbo flares had simply been welded on top.
    — Howard Walker, Robb Report, 16 Mar. 2026
  • But the price hikes got turbo-charged this spring with the Russian war.
    — Michael E. Kanell, ajc, 7 June 2022
  • The turbo’s low-rpm torque is a good match for highways or town and country.
    — Mark Phelan, USA TODAY, 6 Apr. 2018
  • Use one of the nine speeds, including turbo mode for dense foods, to blend, pureé, or mix.
    — Lauren Taylor, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Nov. 2022
  • With the turbo function on we felt the difference in the space in just a half hour.
    — Elizabeth Marino, Peoplemag, 30 July 2023
  • With the turbo engaged, Nysos retook the lead at the top of the stretch.
    — Danny Brewer, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
  • Once the engine is revving, the gas exhaust takes over to spin the turbo impeller.
    — Mark Ewing, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024
  • With 85km left, sitting in the bunch, Healy has a frozen turbo gel.
    — Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 12 July 2025
  • One is the rapid growth of e-commerce, which has been turbo-charged by the pandemic.
    — The Economist, 20 Mar. 2021
  • This started after a new turbo was installed by the Maserati shop.
    — John Paul, The Providence Journal, 13 Feb. 2026
  • Waddle thinks the new speed will give the Dolphins’ offense a turbo boost.
    — Mark Inabinett | [email protected], al, 15 Apr. 2022
  • This is going to be a competitor for the former, the ones with the turbo-sixes, right?
    — Joel Feder, The Drive, 26 Mar. 2026
  • Visceral sounds of gyaaaaaaa (ギャアアアアア) convey squealing tires, while turbo blow-off valves let out a sweet doa (ドア).
    — Caleb Jacobs, The Drive, 9 Apr. 2026
  • The motor makes the turbo’s power boost available sooner.
    — Mark Phelan, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2025
  • The motor makes the turbo’s power boost available sooner.
    — Mark Phelan, Freep.com, 4 Sep. 2025
  • For anybody who’s unfamiliar with him, man, he just the turbo diesel guru.
    — Joel Feder, The Drive, 17 June 2026
  • The leaf blower is best for smaller yards since the battery lasts for just 10 minutes on turbo mode.
    — Christopher Murray May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 2 Sep. 2025
  • Though the eco mode struggled to pick up a popcorn kernel, the turbo mode handled it easily.
    — Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 25 June 2026
  • Though the eco mode struggled to pick up a popcorn kernel, the turbo mode handled it easily.
    — Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 16 Jan. 2026
  • Though the eco mode struggled to pick up a popcorn kernel, the turbo mode handled it easily.
    — Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 6 Oct. 2025
  • Meanwhile, turbo noise fills the cabin alongside the odd electric motor whine.
    — Matthew MacConnell, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
  • For pet hair or stains, bring your indoor vacuum outside to use the turbo brushes and handheld rods.
    — Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 May 2026
  • That proved a dog, so the automaker quickly added turbos in 1982.
    — Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 28 May 2026
  • Mercedes will likely find gains with procedure and software changes, but its turbo hardware size is now locked in.
    — Luke Smith, New York Times, 8 Mar. 2026

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