as in cautious
having or showing awareness of and preparation for the future
proactive decision by the city fathers to plan for the eventual withering away of the region's manufacturing base
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Recent Examples of proactive
Enter CyberFOX, a platform offering cybersecurity solutions for businesses that are practical, proactive,and growth-friendly.
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Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 8 June 2026
Extra deployments, additional monitoring of cameras, more intelligence sharing and even drone deployments are part of an aggressive, proactive approach in an elevated threat environment, officials say.
—Gloria Pazmino, CNN Money, 8 June 2026
In a proactive effort to further monitor fire-prone areas, the Santee City Council amended an agreement with the San Diego County Sheriff’s Office on May 13 to allow the addition of 17 surveillance cameras at parks, trails and preserves.
—Hannah Elsmore, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 June 2026
Children and teens are accessing technology earlier than ever, increasing the need for proactive education and monitoring.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 5 June 2026
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Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 8 June 2026
Extra deployments, additional monitoring of cameras, more intelligence sharing and even drone deployments are part of an aggressive, proactive approach in an elevated threat environment, officials say.
—Gloria Pazmino, CNN Money, 8 June 2026
In a proactive effort to further monitor fire-prone areas, the Santee City Council amended an agreement with the San Diego County Sheriff’s Office on May 13 to allow the addition of 17 surveillance cameras at parks, trails and preserves.
—Hannah Elsmore, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 June 2026
Children and teens are accessing technology earlier than ever, increasing the need for proactive education and monitoring.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 5 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for proactive
Adjective
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Katz was cautious about the European enthusiasm.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
17 June 2026
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Some analysts are even more cautious.—
Faith Wakefield,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
Adjective
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Be careful when riding back downtown on a bike, as the hill notoriously increases cycling speed.—
Iona Brannon,
Travel + Leisure,
13 June 2026
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The Main Match Concealer is available in 22 shades, with careful consideration for South Asian undertones (which are often breezed by).—
Jailynn Taylor,
Allure,
13 June 2026
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“Proactive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proactive. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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