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
Despite the trends, individual drivers can take a proactive approach to their holiday travel, according to an Insurify official.
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Eric D. Lawrence, Freep.com, 8 Nov. 2025
Erica has evolved from a simple virtual assistant to a sophisticated tool, with 60% of its 3 billion interactions now being proactive, offering suggestions and next steps.
—Charlotte Observer, 7 Nov. 2025
As usual, the best path to ready yourself and your home is by being proactive—and nothing is more prep-minded that getting rid of things that only add clutter to your home.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 7 Nov. 2025
See video … WATCH KEN CHRISTENSEN – Transportation secretary is being proactive in ensuring safety as reductions in flights loom.
—FOXNews.com, 7 Nov. 2025
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Eric D. Lawrence, Freep.com, 8 Nov. 2025
Erica has evolved from a simple virtual assistant to a sophisticated tool, with 60% of its 3 billion interactions now being proactive, offering suggestions and next steps.
—Charlotte Observer, 7 Nov. 2025
As usual, the best path to ready yourself and your home is by being proactive—and nothing is more prep-minded that getting rid of things that only add clutter to your home.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 7 Nov. 2025
See video … WATCH KEN CHRISTENSEN – Transportation secretary is being proactive in ensuring safety as reductions in flights loom.
—FOXNews.com, 7 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for proactive
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Fearing a spike in anti-Japanese sentiment ahead of the parade, the Japanese embassy in Beijing warned its citizens to stay cautious and avoid speaking Japanese loudly in public – perhaps mindful that in recent years, there has been a spate of violent attacks against Japanese nationals in China.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
12 Nov. 2025
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Crypto assets did rise modestly alongside other risk assets following signs of progress in Washington, but the broader tone remains cautious.—
Sidhartha Shukla,
Fortune,
11 Nov. 2025
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Be careful when handling debris that may have blown into your yard.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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Step by careful step, Holbrook climbed, holding out bologna and cheese until two pairs of cautious eyes peeked back.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Proactive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proactive. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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