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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Great for high-impact, smokey eye looks, its flake-free wax lends itself just as well to everyday wear.
—Tracy Achonwa, Vogue, 26 June 2024
This is usually the result of doing high-impact activities, standing or walking for long periods of time, or wearing unsupportive shoes, Dr. Piekarska says.
—Sara Coughlin, SELF, 25 June 2024
The socks are designed with extra protection in high-impact areas with high-density cushioning and come in a variety of fun and vibrant colors.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 15 June 2024
Just a few years before that, Pelletier had been picked for a high-impact, high-risk assignment: The FBI’s regional Safe Streets task force in Hartford.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 1 June 2024
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Tracy Achonwa, Vogue, 26 June 2024
This is usually the result of doing high-impact activities, standing or walking for long periods of time, or wearing unsupportive shoes, Dr. Piekarska says.
—Sara Coughlin, SELF, 25 June 2024
The socks are designed with extra protection in high-impact areas with high-density cushioning and come in a variety of fun and vibrant colors.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 15 June 2024
Just a few years before that, Pelletier had been picked for a high-impact, high-risk assignment: The FBI’s regional Safe Streets task force in Hartford.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 1 June 2024
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“High-impact.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/high-impact. Accessed 30 Jun. 2024.
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