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

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

Examples of proactively in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Early-stage venture fund 11 Tribes proactively invests in the well-being of entrepreneurs. —Samantha Dewalt, Fortune, 12 Sep. 2025

Recognizing indicators that your position may be in jeopardy or you’re being phased out is crucial for proactively managing your career. —Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025

In at least one example, a high-profile industry name is proactively encouraging larger bets. —The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 3 Sep. 2025

The Brazilian government is proactively trying to diversify the country’s export markets. —Hussein Kalout, Foreign Affairs, 2 Sep. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1961, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for proactively

• interactively
• retroactively
• actively
• attractively
• radioactively