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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Additionally, the aluminum corner guards and a textured finish protect high-impact areas and hide scuffs.
—Nora Colomer
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Implementing high-impact techniques like breathwork doesn’t require elaborate programs.
—Elan Gepner-Dales, Rolling Stone, 17 Oct. 2025
This is a surprisingly high-impact result for a single, relatively simple policy change.
—Stefan Chavez-Norgaard, The Conversation, 16 Oct. 2025
Boston tried to add a high-impact starter to its rotation at the trade deadline, but ended up only acquiring Dustin May.
—Shaun McAvoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
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Nora Colomer
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, 24 Oct. 2025
Implementing high-impact techniques like breathwork doesn’t require elaborate programs.
—Elan Gepner-Dales, Rolling Stone, 17 Oct. 2025
This is a surprisingly high-impact result for a single, relatively simple policy change.
—Stefan Chavez-Norgaard, The Conversation, 16 Oct. 2025
Boston tried to add a high-impact starter to its rotation at the trade deadline, but ended up only acquiring Dustin May.
—Shaun McAvoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
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“High-impact.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/high-impact. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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