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 veterinarian warned against pushing puppies into high-impact activity too early.
—Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Mar. 2025
The state budget, currently about $300 billion, is just one of those high-impact policy venues.
—Dan Walters, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2025
By implementing this focused, five-part system to get started with thought leadership, small businesses can build high-impact programs without launching a media empire.
—Rhea Wessel, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
Meanwhile, castor seed oil, rambutan extract, and a blend of peptides help to nourish your lashes while coating them with high-impact color.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 26 Mar. 2025
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Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Mar. 2025
The state budget, currently about $300 billion, is just one of those high-impact policy venues.
—Dan Walters, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2025
By implementing this focused, five-part system to get started with thought leadership, small businesses can build high-impact programs without launching a media empire.
—Rhea Wessel, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
Meanwhile, castor seed oil, rambutan extract, and a blend of peptides help to nourish your lashes while coating them with high-impact color.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 26 Mar. 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 1 Apr. 2025.
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