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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And, the system would be able to proactively recommend service and schedule it for an owner using AI in combination with actionable notifications rather than just alerts.
—Eileen Falkenberg-Hull, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Nov. 2025
West Metro Fire Rescue is among the agencies and local governments proactively tackling the growing danger to lives, homes, businesses and landscapes.
—Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 7 Nov. 2025
In most cases, Southwest will rebook passengers automatically, or travelers can proactively book a different flight.
—Alysa Guffey, IndyStar, 6 Nov. 2025
Underly has faced backlash because the cases were not proactively made public unless requested under the state's public records law.
—Steven Martinez, jsonline.com, 5 Nov. 2025
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Eileen Falkenberg-Hull, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Nov. 2025
West Metro Fire Rescue is among the agencies and local governments proactively tackling the growing danger to lives, homes, businesses and landscapes.
—Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 7 Nov. 2025
In most cases, Southwest will rebook passengers automatically, or travelers can proactively book a different flight.
—Alysa Guffey, IndyStar, 6 Nov. 2025
Underly has faced backlash because the cases were not proactively made public unless requested under the state's public records law.
—Steven Martinez, jsonline.com, 5 Nov. 2025
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“Proactively.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/proactively. Accessed 16 Nov. 2025.
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