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
Harrison praised the officers' proactive work and the negotiation team's efforts.
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Doug Myers, CBS News, 7 Feb. 2026
The proactive, detailed encouragement by professional leagues to turn athletes into content creators sharply underlines changing dynamics in the overall sports and media landscape, and at the Olympics themselves.
—Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 6 Feb. 2026
In the case of home damage after a freeze, being super proactive is your best bet for stopping any further issues from forming and ultimately saving stress, time, and money down the line.
—Molly Burford, Southern Living, 6 Feb. 2026
Switching from reacting to scooting episodes to taking a proactive daily approach can dramatically improve your pet’s comfort.
—Kasey Caminiti, USA Today, 5 Feb. 2026
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Doug Myers, CBS News, 7 Feb. 2026
The proactive, detailed encouragement by professional leagues to turn athletes into content creators sharply underlines changing dynamics in the overall sports and media landscape, and at the Olympics themselves.
—Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 6 Feb. 2026
In the case of home damage after a freeze, being super proactive is your best bet for stopping any further issues from forming and ultimately saving stress, time, and money down the line.
—Molly Burford, Southern Living, 6 Feb. 2026
Switching from reacting to scooting episodes to taking a proactive daily approach can dramatically improve your pet’s comfort.
—Kasey Caminiti, USA Today, 5 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for proactive
Recent Examples of Synonyms for proactive
Adjective
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Be cautious as this is a poor window for any important actions or decisions.—
Magi Helena,
Dallas Morning News,
4 Feb. 2026
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Veterinarians and agriculture experts are warning Colorado flock owners to be cautious as high pathogen avian influenza is making a return to the region.—
Dillon Thomas,
CBS News,
4 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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But turning this moment into lasting advantage will require careful planning, not just short-term opportunism.—
Yinka Adegoke,
semafor.com,
7 Feb. 2026
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Be careful when handling debris that may have blown into your yard.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Feb. 2026
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“Proactive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proactive. Accessed 12 Feb. 2026.
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