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 …—Jemicah Colleen Marasigan

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Right-leaning lawmakers have also expressed their wish to curtail individual rulings from Supreme Court justices, who have often suspended laws, issued sweeping injunctions and made high-impact orders without the authorization of the full bench. — ABC News, 22 Oct. 2026 Interest in the new carve-out is said to have been tempered by ESPN’s stranglehold over the high-impact January games. — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 15 Oct. 2026 In fact, on red carpets around the globe, A-listers kept up the momentum all week long, choosing architectural designs with textural, high-impact finishes. — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 11 Oct. 2026 Under his leadership, Aii has mobilized brands, manufacturers, and financiers to fund and scale high-impact environmental solutions, including their $250m Fashion Climate Fund, set to unlock over $2B in climate capital. — Lewis Perkins, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for high-impact

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1984, in the meaning defined above

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