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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Automate routine monitoring, but require cross-functional review for ambiguous or high-impact alerts, providing clear explanations.
—Dr. Chiranjiv Roy, Forbes.com, 25 July 2025
For everyday, casual wear, somewhere around 40 to 50 percent is ideal, and for high-impact activities such as hiking or running, looking for something with higher wool content, around 60 to 70 percent is best for optimal moisture-wicking and breathability.
—Lauren Breedlove, Travel + Leisure, 24 July 2025
The news is especially concerning given Ospreay's breathtaking, high-impact in-ring style.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 July 2025
For a moody, high-impact look, embrace the drama with rich hues like Little Greene’s Purple Brown or Lick’s Green 06.
—Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 July 2025
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Dr. Chiranjiv Roy, Forbes.com, 25 July 2025
For everyday, casual wear, somewhere around 40 to 50 percent is ideal, and for high-impact activities such as hiking or running, looking for something with higher wool content, around 60 to 70 percent is best for optimal moisture-wicking and breathability.
—Lauren Breedlove, Travel + Leisure, 24 July 2025
The news is especially concerning given Ospreay's breathtaking, high-impact in-ring style.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 July 2025
For a moody, high-impact look, embrace the drama with rich hues like Little Greene’s Purple Brown or Lick’s Green 06.
—Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 July 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 29 Jul. 2025.
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