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
In turn, borrowers carrying expensive revolving debt may benefit from focusing on proactive strategies such as balance transfers, debt consolidation, debt settlement or even negotiating directly with their creditors.
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Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
Building stronger relationships with colleagues and cross-functional partners also helps the most successful professionals be proactive, career coach Phoebe Gavin told Make It in 2025.
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Sarah Jackson,
CNBC,
16 June 2026
In either case, being proactive — whether by making home improvements or mitigating the risk of home damage — can make a difference.
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Becca Stanek,
TheWeek,
15 June 2026
Other states would do well to follow this proactive approach.
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Voice Of The People,
New York Daily News,
13 June 2026
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Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
Building stronger relationships with colleagues and cross-functional partners also helps the most successful professionals be proactive, career coach Phoebe Gavin told Make It in 2025.
—
Sarah Jackson,
CNBC,
16 June 2026
In either case, being proactive — whether by making home improvements or mitigating the risk of home damage — can make a difference.
—
Becca Stanek,
TheWeek,
15 June 2026
Other states would do well to follow this proactive approach.
—
Voice Of The People,
New York Daily News,
13 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for proactive
Recent Examples of Synonyms for proactive
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Berkeley adopted a more cautious approach.
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The data also points to a more cautious approach to automation than much of the AI industry’s messaging might suggest.
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Just be careful not to add water, since even tiny amounts can cause melted chocolate to turn into a grainy, clumpy mess.
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Ultimately, the widespread adoption of AI for mental health constitutes a global experiment with both potential benefits and serious downsides that require careful management.
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“Proactive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proactive. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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