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
Both features are now officially part of Moto AI, alongside new tools like Next Move, a proactive assistant that suggests actions based on what’s on your screen.
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Iyaz Akhtar, PC Magazine, 24 Apr. 2025
Dot Dot Dot is here to create real value that isn’t just reactive, but proactive.
—Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 23 Apr. 2025
This shows both vulnerability and proactive improvement.
—Marco Buscaglia, Boston Herald, 21 Apr. 2025
Teddi Mellencamp says that her dad, John Mellencamp, is being proactive amid her cancer battle, with the rock icon apparently already making arrangements for her burial in Indiana.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 10 Apr. 2025
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Iyaz Akhtar, PC Magazine, 24 Apr. 2025
Dot Dot Dot is here to create real value that isn’t just reactive, but proactive.
—Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 23 Apr. 2025
This shows both vulnerability and proactive improvement.
—Marco Buscaglia, Boston Herald, 21 Apr. 2025
Teddi Mellencamp says that her dad, John Mellencamp, is being proactive amid her cancer battle, with the rock icon apparently already making arrangements for her burial in Indiana.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 10 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for proactive
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While public support for cannabis legalization has grown, recent events indicate a more cautious approach.—
Matt Rozo,
Mercury News,
28 Apr. 2025
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So for a couple of reasons, the Red Sox are playing it cautious with Anthony, even with the latest foot injury, undoubtedly to the frustration of most of their fan base.—
Jen McCaffrey,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2025
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That makes careful construction of games to maximize engagement vital, said Nate Jones, vice president of corporate strategy and development for Sony Interactive Entertainment, the PlayStation unit of Sony.—
David Bloom,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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Wild first 20 minutes Most of this series has seen each team playing a very careful brand of hockey, feeling each other out in the first period, with few shots on goal and even fewer legitimate scoring opportunities.—
Josh Yohe,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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“Proactive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proactive. Accessed 8 May. 2025.
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