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 team needs one of those guys to step up and be a high-impact player in 2025.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 May 2025
Consider offering high-impact growth opportunities like leading critical studies, publishing breakthrough research or partnering with other organizations.
—Tonushree Mondal, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
The Summit convenes voices from entertainment, business, public service and grassroots organizing for high-impact panels and discussions that shape the national dialogue on identity, inclusion and intergenerational change.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 12 May 2025
Additionally, don’t be surprised to see this lottery have an impact on the star trade market, as teams like the Spurs, Houston Rockets and Sixers all could look to package their selections for a potential high-impact, win-now player.
—Sam Vecenie, New York Times, 12 May 2025
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Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 May 2025
Consider offering high-impact growth opportunities like leading critical studies, publishing breakthrough research or partnering with other organizations.
—Tonushree Mondal, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
The Summit convenes voices from entertainment, business, public service and grassroots organizing for high-impact panels and discussions that shape the national dialogue on identity, inclusion and intergenerational change.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 12 May 2025
Additionally, don’t be surprised to see this lottery have an impact on the star trade market, as teams like the Spurs, Houston Rockets and Sixers all could look to package their selections for a potential high-impact, win-now player.
—Sam Vecenie, New York Times, 12 May 2025
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“High-impact.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/high-impact. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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