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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for proactive
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Be especially cautious in school zones and watch for children and the flashing lights of school buses.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Jan. 2026
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Two years as a mental health patient had taught Virginia to be cautious.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Jan. 2026
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Be careful when handling debris that may have blown into your yard.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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Step by careful step, Holbrook climbed, holding out bologna and cheese until two pairs of cautious eyes peeked back.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Proactive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proactive. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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