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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Kiel points to a case study where the team partnered with a financial institution to produce a high-impact digital annual report commemorating the firm's 50-year legacy in affordable housing capital solutions.
—Contributor, USA Today, 27 Feb. 2026
Note that the second and third exercises contain optional progressions to make the moves even more high-impact.
—Jenny McCoy, Outside, 27 Feb. 2026
Its gory, high-impact action and horror elements create a thrilling experience.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 26 Feb. 2026
Costs and benefits Reached by email, city of Eagan Director of Community Development Jill Hutmacher said the temporary pause allows for reasonable planning before high-impact facilities potentially are approved one day.
—Elliot Mann, Twin Cities, 25 Feb. 2026
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Contributor, USA Today, 27 Feb. 2026
Note that the second and third exercises contain optional progressions to make the moves even more high-impact.
—Jenny McCoy, Outside, 27 Feb. 2026
Its gory, high-impact action and horror elements create a thrilling experience.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 26 Feb. 2026
Costs and benefits Reached by email, city of Eagan Director of Community Development Jill Hutmacher said the temporary pause allows for reasonable planning before high-impact facilities potentially are approved one day.
—Elliot Mann, Twin Cities, 25 Feb. 2026
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“High-impact.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/high-impact. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.
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