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
Persichitte recommends being proactive and logging into your federal student aid account and see how you're impacted.
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Ashley Portillo, CBS News, 5 Jan. 2026
Being proactive will be a strong urge, but pace your actions in alignment with Universal stars.
—Magi Helena, Dallas Morning News, 2 Jan. 2026
Being proactive will be a strong urge but pace your actions with alignment with Universal stars.
—Tribune Content Agency, Baltimore Sun, 2 Jan. 2026
This proactive approach helps ensure the system’s security and functionality, reducing the risk of disruptions, data loss or security breaches.
—Nancy Pulciano, Rolling Stone, 2 Jan. 2026
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Ashley Portillo, CBS News, 5 Jan. 2026
Being proactive will be a strong urge, but pace your actions in alignment with Universal stars.
—Magi Helena, Dallas Morning News, 2 Jan. 2026
Being proactive will be a strong urge but pace your actions with alignment with Universal stars.
—Tribune Content Agency, Baltimore Sun, 2 Jan. 2026
This proactive approach helps ensure the system’s security and functionality, reducing the risk of disruptions, data loss or security breaches.
—Nancy Pulciano, Rolling Stone, 2 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for proactive
Recent Examples of Synonyms for proactive
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This is a major step forward in Japan’s long and cautious return to nuclear power and comes as the country braces for tight electricity supplies ahead of the summer peak.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Jan. 2026
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However, China is likely to stick with a cautious approach to its monetary policy, with banks expected to prioritize higher-quality borrowers over chasing loan growth — a stance Fitch said should help keep asset quality broadly stable.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
21 Jan. 2026
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Drivers were advised to be careful in the snow, as there were problems on area roadways.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
25 Jan. 2026
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Publicly, both leaders had maintained careful language about Syria’s transition, emphasizing concerns for minority rights, human rights standards, and the need for inclusive governance.—
Güney Yıldız,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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“Proactive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proactive. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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