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

The issue is being handled proactively and transparently, and airlines are making sure their planes are airworthy before releasing them for departure. —Zach Wichter, USA Today, 28 Nov. 2025

Families must proactively pursue conversation and connections ahead of the wealth transfer event. —Massy Williams, Fortune, 27 Nov. 2025

In Sweden and Denmark, officials have proactively invited data centers into district heating networks. —Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 27 Nov. 2025

The goal is to level-set the area and proactively set up redevelopment guidelines. —Molly Davis, Nashville Tennessean, 26 Nov. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1961, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for proactively

• interactively
• retroactively
• actively
• attractively
• radioactively