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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—Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 26 Dec. 2025
Empower people at every level to use AI daily, for bottoms up innovation, while senior leaders drive high-impact projects from the top.
—Charles Lamanna, Fortune, 15 Dec. 2025
Sports overuse and repetitive high-impact activity can also compound issues, Shaw adds.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 15 Dec. 2025
The key is to target high-traffic, high-impact areas where a quick reset can reduce daily frustrations, such as the kitchen island, the junk drawer, your bathroom vanity, or your desk.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Dec. 2025
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Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 26 Dec. 2025
Empower people at every level to use AI daily, for bottoms up innovation, while senior leaders drive high-impact projects from the top.
—Charles Lamanna, Fortune, 15 Dec. 2025
Sports overuse and repetitive high-impact activity can also compound issues, Shaw adds.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 15 Dec. 2025
The key is to target high-traffic, high-impact areas where a quick reset can reduce daily frustrations, such as the kitchen island, the junk drawer, your bathroom vanity, or your desk.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Dec. 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 31 Dec. 2025.
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