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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—Chloe Castleberry, StyleCaster, 20 Nov. 2025
But the high-impact activity can also cause injuries or nagging issues like sciatica, plantar fasciitis, or shin splints.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 13 Nov. 2025
The 40 high-impact airports covered by the cutback order includes MIA, FLL, as well as Tampa and Orlando.
—Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 13 Nov. 2025
His duties included overseeing messaging across offices in Los Angeles, New York, Nashville, Atlanta, Chicago, and London; securing high-impact press coverage; and managing communications across nearly 20 departments.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 12 Nov. 2025
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Chloe Castleberry, StyleCaster, 20 Nov. 2025
But the high-impact activity can also cause injuries or nagging issues like sciatica, plantar fasciitis, or shin splints.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 13 Nov. 2025
The 40 high-impact airports covered by the cutback order includes MIA, FLL, as well as Tampa and Orlando.
—Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 13 Nov. 2025
His duties included overseeing messaging across offices in Los Angeles, New York, Nashville, Atlanta, Chicago, and London; securing high-impact press coverage; and managing communications across nearly 20 departments.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 12 Nov. 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 24 Nov. 2025.
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