proactively

adverb

pro·​ac·​tive·​ly (ˌ)prō-ˈak-tiv-lē How to pronounce proactively (audio)
: in a proactive manner : in a way that anticipates future problems, needs, or changes
… 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
By 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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In at least one example, a high-profile industry name is proactively encouraging larger bets. The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 3 Sep. 2025 To survive rapid market shifts, businesses must proactively adapt. Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025 The Brazilian government is proactively trying to diversify the country’s export markets. Hussein Kalout, Foreign Affairs, 2 Sep. 2025 Without it, internet platforms will likely be forced down one of two paths: either refrain from any type of content moderation, like those against hateful or harmful conduct, or proactively, heavily moderate speech in a restrictive way to avoid lawsuits. Angele Latham, The Tennessean, 30 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for proactively

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First Known Use

1961, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of proactively was in 1961

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“Proactively.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/proactively. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

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