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

… 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

When commitments are consistently honored and responsibilities are proactively embraced, trust becomes the foundation of a strong and effective working relationship. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Lab testing has become a tool allowing businesses to more proactively address the new challenges of supply chains. — Cleo Levin, Footwear News, 21 Aug. 2026

They are being introduced proactively to protect against future cybersecurity incidents rather than in response to a breach. — Amelie Claydon, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026

The guidelines suggest coaches be aware of eating disorder symptoms, de-emphasize weight and screen proactively. — Erin Harrop, The Conversation, 18 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1961, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for proactively

• attractively
• actively
• interactively
• retroactively
• radioactively