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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The anticipated move would end a string of three consecutive quarter-point rate cuts, aligning with a cautious approach outlined by Powell last month, before reports of the investigation into his conduct.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
28 Jan. 2026
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Still, more cautious analysts have flagged weaker activity in China.—
Bloomberg News,
Bloomberg,
28 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 1 Feb. 2026.
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