high-impact
adjective
high-im·pact
ˈhī-ˈim-ˌpakt 
sports
: relating to or involving a physical activity (such as jumping or running) in which the body makes forceful and usually repeated contact with the ground
high-impact sports/exercises
a high-impact workout
high-impact wrestling moves
… a high-impact sports bra that's designed to provide ample support …—
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Of these cases, about two-thirds say their pain persists a year later (from the 2019 baseline), with 190 cases per 1,000 people developing into high-impact chronic pain.
—Brianna Kamienski, The Arizona Republic, 12 June 2024
The mission, like Rocket Lab itself, is meant to punch well above its weight and is emblematic of the company’s plans for blending high-impact science with efficient and accessible space travel and manufacturing, says Rocket Lab’s founder and chief executive officer Peter Beck.
—Riis Williams, Scientific American, 7 June 2024
The brand’s jewelry offers high-impact resistance, which will come in handy when lifting heavy luggage at the airport or doing other strenuous activities that could cause the disfiguration of your pieces.
—Shelby Hyde, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 May 2024
But the cumulative effect of these policies and changes has made a sophisticated and high-impact scheme much less likely to succeed.
—Daniel Byman, Foreign Affairs, 24 Aug. 2021
The beer program recently got a welcome overhaul: try The Kernel’s Table Beer, a low-ABV, high-impact pale ale made up the road in Bermondsey.
—Will Hawkes, Saveur, 29 May 2024
The full weight of Senua’s Saga is predicated on its high-impact aesthetics and technological wizardry to carry players along for personal a fairy tale — which mostly works.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 21 May 2024
Through high-impact initiatives, events and investments in national and local nonprofits, TAAF is creating a permanent and irrevocable sense of belonging for millions of AANHPIs in the United States.
—Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 23 Apr. 2024
This flowy, breathable top is perfect for keeping cool during high-impact workouts or hot summer days.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 22 Apr. 2024
Brianna Kamienski, The Arizona Republic, 12 June 2024
The mission, like Rocket Lab itself, is meant to punch well above its weight and is emblematic of the company’s plans for blending high-impact science with efficient and accessible space travel and manufacturing, says Rocket Lab’s founder and chief executive officer Peter Beck.
—Riis Williams, Scientific American, 7 June 2024
The brand’s jewelry offers high-impact resistance, which will come in handy when lifting heavy luggage at the airport or doing other strenuous activities that could cause the disfiguration of your pieces.
—Shelby Hyde, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 May 2024
But the cumulative effect of these policies and changes has made a sophisticated and high-impact scheme much less likely to succeed.
—Daniel Byman, Foreign Affairs, 24 Aug. 2021
The beer program recently got a welcome overhaul: try The Kernel’s Table Beer, a low-ABV, high-impact pale ale made up the road in Bermondsey.
—Will Hawkes, Saveur, 29 May 2024
The full weight of Senua’s Saga is predicated on its high-impact aesthetics and technological wizardry to carry players along for personal a fairy tale — which mostly works.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 21 May 2024
Through high-impact initiatives, events and investments in national and local nonprofits, TAAF is creating a permanent and irrevocable sense of belonging for millions of AANHPIs in the United States.
—Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 23 Apr. 2024
This flowy, breathable top is perfect for keeping cool during high-impact workouts or hot summer days.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 22 Apr. 2024
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“High-impact.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/high-impact. Accessed 18 Jun. 2024.
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