high-impact

adjective

high-im·​pact ˈhī-ˈim-ˌpakt How to pronounce high-impact (audio)
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 …Jemicah Colleen Marasigan
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Examples of high-impact in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The socks are designed with extra protection in high-impact areas and high-density cushioning and come in a variety of fun and vibrant colors that will keep you motivated. Nora Colomer, Fox News, 7 Sep. 2024 Here are the top five high-impact emotional motivators identified through various studies and marketing analyses: 1. Ronak Sheth, Forbes, 6 Sep. 2024 To make high-impact decisions, start with alignment on the vision and relevant scenarios, and then work backward through the practical implications to keep the political capital expenditure affordable. Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2024 For high-impact workouts, only the best running sports bras will do. Sara Coughlin, SELF, 4 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for high-impact 

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Word History

First Known Use

1984, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of high-impact was in 1984

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“High-impact.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/high-impact. Accessed 15 Sep. 2024.

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