proactively
adverb
pro·ac·tive·ly
(ˌ)prō-ˈak-tiv-lē 
: in a proactive manner : in a way that anticipates future problems, needs, or changes
… a system that allows us to alert customers if there's an issue with travel, whether their flight is delayed or proactively letting them know there is a transit strike in New York, or whatever.—
Steven Barnhart
Steven BarnhartBy working proactively with charter organizations and other outside groups, district leaders could take a role in shaping the array of new alternative schools so that it benefits students most …—Los Angeles Times
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In fact, one of his last actions as president was to proactively pardon five members of his family, including his siblings.
—Amie Parnes, The Hill, 20 Jan. 2025
By proactively detailing what makes a role worthwhile—whether that’s flexible scheduling, mental health support, or tuition reimbursement—employers can still differentiate themselves without overwhelming applicants with a laundry list of minor perks.
—Cynthia Pong, Jd, Forbes, 19 Jan. 2025
Rather than allow the restriction to play out, and perhaps have the platform stagger on for a few more weeks or months, TikTok decided to proactively take away access a little early.
—Kyle Chayka, The New Yorker, 19 Jan. 2025
Officials in India banned TikTok in 2020, and the company also proactively blacked out the app in that case.
—Lily Hay Newman, WIRED, 19 Jan. 2025
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Amie Parnes, The Hill, 20 Jan. 2025
By proactively detailing what makes a role worthwhile—whether that’s flexible scheduling, mental health support, or tuition reimbursement—employers can still differentiate themselves without overwhelming applicants with a laundry list of minor perks.
—Cynthia Pong, Jd, Forbes, 19 Jan. 2025
Rather than allow the restriction to play out, and perhaps have the platform stagger on for a few more weeks or months, TikTok decided to proactively take away access a little early.
—Kyle Chayka, The New Yorker, 19 Jan. 2025
Officials in India banned TikTok in 2020, and the company also proactively blacked out the app in that case.
—Lily Hay Newman, WIRED, 19 Jan. 2025
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“Proactively.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/proactively. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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