proactively
adverb
pro·ac·tive·ly
(ˌ)prō-ˈak-tiv-lē 
: in a proactive manner : in a way that anticipates future problems, needs, or changes
Leaders … can predict potential team challenges and address them proactively.—
Jimi Gibson
Jimi Gibson… a system that allows us to alert customers if there's an issue with travel, whether their flight is delayed or proactively letting them know there is a transit strike in New York, or whatever.—Steven Barnhart
Steven BarnhartBy working proactively with charter organizations and other outside groups, district leaders could take a role in shaping the array of new alternative schools so that it benefits students most …—Los Angeles Times
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Edit responsibly, prepare thoughtfully, protect proactively and educate consistently.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 23 Feb. 2026
Bradley International Airport remained open Monday, but airport officials said about 95% of flights were proactively canceled, according to a spokesperson for the Connecticut Airport Authority.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 23 Feb. 2026
Not only has Stammen, like Shildt, been intentional about proactively addressing potential issues, the running of the clubhouse has also become more crowdsourced.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Feb. 2026
The moves showcase how African finance ministries are proactively managing their borrowing loads rather than simply warding off debt distress.
—Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 19 Feb. 2026
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Clayton Davis, Variety, 23 Feb. 2026
Bradley International Airport remained open Monday, but airport officials said about 95% of flights were proactively canceled, according to a spokesperson for the Connecticut Airport Authority.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 23 Feb. 2026
Not only has Stammen, like Shildt, been intentional about proactively addressing potential issues, the running of the clubhouse has also become more crowdsourced.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Feb. 2026
The moves showcase how African finance ministries are proactively managing their borrowing loads rather than simply warding off debt distress.
—Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 19 Feb. 2026
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“Proactively.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/proactively. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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