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

Owning the decision Among bench coach Randy Knorr’s chief duties is updating and proactively advising Stammen during games and also making sure the rookie manager doesn’t beat himself up. —Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Apr. 2026

Amazon seeks to proactively manage how weight loss intersects with cardiovascular health, metabolic conditions and overall health, the company wrote in its news release. —Boston Herald Wire Services, Boston Herald, 22 Apr. 2026

Our findings suggest that umbilical cord blood could help clinicians and parents more proactively address a child’s risk for Type 1 diabetes. —Angelica P. Ahrens, The Conversation, 21 Apr. 2026

And their fellow performing artists were among the first to chime in in the comments with applause for how boldly and proactively the Indigo Girls were handling this tough situation. —Chris Willman, Variety, 19 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1961, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for proactively

• attractively
• actively
• interactively
• retroactively
• radioactively