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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The Santa Ana College (SAC) Foundation was established to maintain, expand and enhance educational opportunities for all, helping to raise funds for the urgent action needs of students and build capacity for high-impact programs at SAC.
—Advertorial, Orange County Register, 10 Apr. 2024
Beyond running, the supportive sneaks can also be used as walking shoes or worn during both low- and high-impact workouts.
—Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 7 Apr. 2024
While various factors can contribute to the condition, shin splints are sometimes preventable by doing things like gradually increasing the intensity and frequency of high-impact exercises, and by wearing properly fitting athletic shoes.
—Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 4 Apr. 2024
The report also found that chronic pain and high-impact chronic pain not only increased with age, but was highest among adults aged 65 and older.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
Policy leaders can invest in the type of high-potential, high-impact R&D projects Texas students need to be prepared for a bright future.
—Ulrich Boser, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2024
The mayor’s announcement about the funding for high-impact tutoring — a specific kind of academic help that consists of frequent, small-group sessions — came at a citywide summit on the topic.
—Lauren Lumpkin, Washington Post, 20 Mar. 2024
As with the hotel brand's other locations, many of the suites here feature not only high-impact rustic decor, but also giant soaking tubs right in the bedrooms.
—Stefanie Waldek, Travel + Leisure, 19 Mar. 2024
The main residence, fitted with high-impact windows and hurricane-proof siding, is fronted by a 20-foot by 20-foot porte cochère.
—Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 13 Mar. 2024
Advertorial, Orange County Register, 10 Apr. 2024
Beyond running, the supportive sneaks can also be used as walking shoes or worn during both low- and high-impact workouts.
—Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 7 Apr. 2024
While various factors can contribute to the condition, shin splints are sometimes preventable by doing things like gradually increasing the intensity and frequency of high-impact exercises, and by wearing properly fitting athletic shoes.
—Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 4 Apr. 2024
The report also found that chronic pain and high-impact chronic pain not only increased with age, but was highest among adults aged 65 and older.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
Policy leaders can invest in the type of high-potential, high-impact R&D projects Texas students need to be prepared for a bright future.
—Ulrich Boser, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2024
The mayor’s announcement about the funding for high-impact tutoring — a specific kind of academic help that consists of frequent, small-group sessions — came at a citywide summit on the topic.
—Lauren Lumpkin, Washington Post, 20 Mar. 2024
As with the hotel brand's other locations, many of the suites here feature not only high-impact rustic decor, but also giant soaking tubs right in the bedrooms.
—Stefanie Waldek, Travel + Leisure, 19 Mar. 2024
The main residence, fitted with high-impact windows and hurricane-proof siding, is fronted by a 20-foot by 20-foot porte cochère.
—Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 13 Mar. 2024
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“High-impact.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/high-impact. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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