proactively

American  

[proh-ak-tiv-lee] / proʊˈæk tɪv li /

adverb

1. in advance and in order to prepare for, intervene in, or control an expected occurrence, especially a negative or challenging one.

   I’m glad to be working with an IT company that's proactively strategizing for the future instead of reacting to yesterday's issues.

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Etymology

Origin of proactively

proactive ( def. ) + -ly

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Example Sentences

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proactively

It is important to determine whether buying a home will lead to “a rich life: a life that is full. A life lived intentionally, proactively, and abundantly.”

From Slate ● Oct. 28, 2026

"However, as recent events have shown, Counter Terrorism Policing will seek to proactively disrupt any attempts by hostile states to carry out criminal acts in the UK."

From BBC ● Oct. 16, 2026

“I’ll partner with the controller to identify repeat patterns in liability so that we proactively advise work with the departments on compliance and corrective action so we avoid future liability.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026

She advised that homeowners in this position proactively shop around for policies, instead of accepting what the lender provides.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 23, 2026

One can cautiously make the case that the major political documents of the past were conceived in reaction to an intolerable state of affairs and events, not proactively, in anticipation of new situations and expectations.

From The Civilization of Illiteracy by Mihai Nadin

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Related Words

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