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
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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The labor division proactively dug into industries known for rampant wage theft, including nail salons, construction and home health care services, according to the report.
—Joe Rubino, The Denver Post, 3 Apr. 2024
Looking ahead, Mahoney predicts that marketers who aspire to maintain a seat within the C-suite—no matter the title—will need to proactively round out and deepen their financial skills while also becoming experts on once-distant concerns like data privacy and cybersecurity.
—Lila MacLellan, Fortune, 1 Apr. 2024
Predictive thermal management: AI analyzes sensor data to predict temperature fluctuations and adjust cooling systems proactively.
—Timothy Papandreou, Forbes, 30 Mar. 2024
These tools help agencies proactively plan procurements and outline appropriate solution requirements.
—Gisele Waters, IEEE Spectrum, 26 Mar. 2024
Flannigan said the research could help identify when drought conditions could allow fires to explode overnight and help emergency managers decide when to proactively evacuate or move resources.
—Evan Bush, NBC News, 13 Mar. 2024
Unfortunately, there aren’t any specific products to cure postpartum hair loss, but experts agree there are several ways patients can proactively address the problem.
—Brenda Della Casa, Allure, 22 Mar. 2024
Roblox spokesperson Juliet Chaitin-Lefcourt tells WIRED the company is aware of the com network, works proactively to find and ban such content, and is in constant conversation with law enforcement and other platforms.
—Ali Winston, WIRED, 13 Mar. 2024
Fill knowledge gaps: Identify gaps in your knowledge and skills and proactively address them through training, research, and networking.
—Johnny C. Taylor Jr., USA TODAY, 12 Mar. 2024
Joe Rubino, The Denver Post, 3 Apr. 2024
Looking ahead, Mahoney predicts that marketers who aspire to maintain a seat within the C-suite—no matter the title—will need to proactively round out and deepen their financial skills while also becoming experts on once-distant concerns like data privacy and cybersecurity.
—Lila MacLellan, Fortune, 1 Apr. 2024
Predictive thermal management: AI analyzes sensor data to predict temperature fluctuations and adjust cooling systems proactively.
—Timothy Papandreou, Forbes, 30 Mar. 2024
These tools help agencies proactively plan procurements and outline appropriate solution requirements.
—Gisele Waters, IEEE Spectrum, 26 Mar. 2024
Flannigan said the research could help identify when drought conditions could allow fires to explode overnight and help emergency managers decide when to proactively evacuate or move resources.
—Evan Bush, NBC News, 13 Mar. 2024
Unfortunately, there aren’t any specific products to cure postpartum hair loss, but experts agree there are several ways patients can proactively address the problem.
—Brenda Della Casa, Allure, 22 Mar. 2024
Roblox spokesperson Juliet Chaitin-Lefcourt tells WIRED the company is aware of the com network, works proactively to find and ban such content, and is in constant conversation with law enforcement and other platforms.
—Ali Winston, WIRED, 13 Mar. 2024
Fill knowledge gaps: Identify gaps in your knowledge and skills and proactively address them through training, research, and networking.
—Johnny C. Taylor Jr., USA TODAY, 12 Mar. 2024
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“Proactively.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/proactively. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.
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