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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Begin with one high-impact area, like guest messaging or pricing, where the ROI is fast and visible.
—Adam Mills, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
Even with the sale pending, at the trade deadline, the Rays shed players including their starting catcher, two starting pitchers and a high-impact utility player.
—Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 1 Oct. 2025
These elite medical pros bestow clients with high-impact, low-downtime results.
—Elycia Rubin, HollywoodReporter, 29 Sep. 2025
Overall, the leggings are great for high-impact activities like CrossFit and cardio but might be too restrictive to wear for long periods of time.
—Jenifer Calle, Glamour, 26 Sep. 2025
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Adam Mills, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
Even with the sale pending, at the trade deadline, the Rays shed players including their starting catcher, two starting pitchers and a high-impact utility player.
—Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 1 Oct. 2025
These elite medical pros bestow clients with high-impact, low-downtime results.
—Elycia Rubin, HollywoodReporter, 29 Sep. 2025
Overall, the leggings are great for high-impact activities like CrossFit and cardio but might be too restrictive to wear for long periods of time.
—Jenifer Calle, Glamour, 26 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for high-impact
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“High-impact.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/high-impact. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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