as in cautious
having or showing awareness of and preparation for the future
proactive decision by the city fathers to plan for the eventual withering away of the region's manufacturing base
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Recent Examples of proactive
Hall agrees that positivity works, and so does being proactive about the doctor.
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Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2026
While the process may be lengthy and complex, taking proactive steps can help lessen the impact and lead to a smoother path forward.
—Gary Singer, Sun Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2026
Brooke pointed to the town of Borger, which has a history of proactive wildfire management.
—Julia James, Dallas Morning News, 26 Mar. 2026
But brain health should be proactive.
—Shon Lowe, Twin Cities, 26 Mar. 2026
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Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2026
While the process may be lengthy and complex, taking proactive steps can help lessen the impact and lead to a smoother path forward.
—Gary Singer, Sun Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2026
Brooke pointed to the town of Borger, which has a history of proactive wildfire management.
—Julia James, Dallas Morning News, 26 Mar. 2026
But brain health should be proactive.
—Shon Lowe, Twin Cities, 26 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for proactive
Recent Examples of Synonyms for proactive
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With multiple players coming back from injury — as well as a questionable turf field — the Current opted to take a cautious approach.—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
26 Mar. 2026
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Lee says Everpure’s initial approach to generative AI was fairly cautious after the launch of ChatGPT, as the company wanted to take time to set up governance protocols around data privacy and security.—
John Kell,
Fortune,
25 Mar. 2026
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An assembly of planets in Aries moves through your twelfth house, stirring emotions behind the scenes and asking for careful tending.—
Kirah Tabourn,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
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To the begonia collectors out there, Begona Black Velvet, with large leaves that could have fallen from a maple tree, is worth a careful look.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
28 Mar. 2026
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“Proactive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proactive. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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