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
… 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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The program works alongside the company’s supply chain wastewater management practices to proactively eliminate unwanted and regulated chemicals from product manufacturing and prevent the release of hazardous substances into the environment.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 7 Oct. 2025
According to an internal survey of approximately 1,000 Discord users, more than 50% of users who have seen or interacted with a Quest in the past month say that Quests improve their experience on Discord, with players proactively seeking out new Quests to complete.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 2 Oct. 2025
Many of the safety activities that proactively reduce risk and increase the safety of the system were suspended during that shutdown.
—Clara McMichael, ABC News, 29 Sep. 2025
City leaders are discussing it proactively and working to combat it.
—Charlotte Observer, 22 Sep. 2025
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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 7 Oct. 2025
According to an internal survey of approximately 1,000 Discord users, more than 50% of users who have seen or interacted with a Quest in the past month say that Quests improve their experience on Discord, with players proactively seeking out new Quests to complete.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 2 Oct. 2025
Many of the safety activities that proactively reduce risk and increase the safety of the system were suspended during that shutdown.
—Clara McMichael, ABC News, 29 Sep. 2025
City leaders are discussing it proactively and working to combat it.
—Charlotte Observer, 22 Sep. 2025
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“Proactively.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/proactively. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.
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