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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This proactively builds bridges through intergenerational dialogues, leadership training and cross-mentorship.
—Jallicia Jolly, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
Some of them have experienced broken trust, and others want to proactively grow closer.
—Amy Morin, CNBC, 23 Jan. 2026
Completed annual winter preparations as part of our year-round seasonal preparation efforts, including inspecting thousands of electrical facilities and hundreds of vehicles, and proactively replacing critical equipment to reduce the risk of failures during extreme cold.
—S.e. Jenkins, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
Last week, Google announced that its Gemini AI assistant can now proactively tap into users’ data across Gmail, Search, Photos and YouTube.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 22 Jan. 2026
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Jallicia Jolly, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
Some of them have experienced broken trust, and others want to proactively grow closer.
—Amy Morin, CNBC, 23 Jan. 2026
Completed annual winter preparations as part of our year-round seasonal preparation efforts, including inspecting thousands of electrical facilities and hundreds of vehicles, and proactively replacing critical equipment to reduce the risk of failures during extreme cold.
—S.e. Jenkins, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
Last week, Google announced that its Gemini AI assistant can now proactively tap into users’ data across Gmail, Search, Photos and YouTube.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 22 Jan. 2026
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“Proactively.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/proactively. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.
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