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
During cross-examination, Zwerner’s attorney, Kevin Biniazan, questioned whether Parker should have taken more proactive steps after being told a specific student was reported to have a gun, rather than waiting for more information.
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Chris Boyette, CNN Money, 3 Nov. 2025
Avondale Elementary anticipated the drop in letter grade following initial data from the state back in July and was proactive in improving performance, said Eric Dueppen, the district's superintendent.
—Erick Trevino, AZCentral.com, 3 Nov. 2025
Revenue in the quarter included a $7 million impact from proactive inventory management actions in China.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 3 Nov. 2025
Being proactive provides peace of mind and physical stamina as Mars and Neptune harmonize.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 3 Nov. 2025
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Chris Boyette, CNN Money, 3 Nov. 2025
Avondale Elementary anticipated the drop in letter grade following initial data from the state back in July and was proactive in improving performance, said Eric Dueppen, the district's superintendent.
—Erick Trevino, AZCentral.com, 3 Nov. 2025
Revenue in the quarter included a $7 million impact from proactive inventory management actions in China.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 3 Nov. 2025
Being proactive provides peace of mind and physical stamina as Mars and Neptune harmonize.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 3 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for proactive
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Several prominent business leaders have already voiced cautious optimism, seeing in Mamdani a chance to reset the relationship between City Hall and commerce.—
Sally Susman,
Time,
5 Nov. 2025
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Taking the long view Many finance leaders remain cautious, viewing bitcoin as too volatile—especially recently—compared to traditional assets.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
4 Nov. 2025
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Those same records also showed that the only other purchases of BAM in the state of Colorado had been from the Colorado Parks and Wildlife agency and the National Parks Service — both of which maintained careful records of any use of the drug, per the indictment.—
Chris Spargo,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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Be careful when handling debris that may have blown into your yard.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Proactive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proactive. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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