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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But there are things companies can proactively do to help identify their best options and maybe even turn this upset condition into a business advantage for product lines.
—Ryan Gray, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
The proposal would require creators to proactively opt out to stop their work being used.
—Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 19 May 2025
Biden’s diagnosis is a powerful reminder of our responsibility and opportunity to proactively manage our health.
—Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt, CNN Money, 19 May 2025
The department is also proactively seeking zoning changes for corridors instead of waiting for large projects to be proposed for the areas.
—Lizzie Kane, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2025
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Ryan Gray, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
The proposal would require creators to proactively opt out to stop their work being used.
—Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 19 May 2025
Biden’s diagnosis is a powerful reminder of our responsibility and opportunity to proactively manage our health.
—Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt, CNN Money, 19 May 2025
The department is also proactively seeking zoning changes for corridors instead of waiting for large projects to be proposed for the areas.
—Lizzie Kane, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for proactively
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“Proactively.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/proactively. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.
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