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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Addressing these concerns proactively and transparently helps maintain shareholder trust and support.
—Barri Rafferty, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
In the postseason, the Packers are going to need to throw proactively to win in January but are trying to turn Jordan Love into a game manager.
—Michael Salfino, The Athletic, 24 Nov. 2024
Their duties extend to maintaining detailed logs of patrols, proactively identifying and reporting potential fire hazards, and taking rapid actions in the event of an emergency.
—Kyle Russell, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
Riyadh has proactively recommitted to the cause of Palestinian statehood and sought to keep its strategic options open, engaging with the United States on the one hand and Iran and China on the other.
—Maria Fantappie, Foreign Affairs, 22 Nov. 2024
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Barri Rafferty, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
In the postseason, the Packers are going to need to throw proactively to win in January but are trying to turn Jordan Love into a game manager.
—Michael Salfino, The Athletic, 24 Nov. 2024
Their duties extend to maintaining detailed logs of patrols, proactively identifying and reporting potential fire hazards, and taking rapid actions in the event of an emergency.
—Kyle Russell, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
Riyadh has proactively recommitted to the cause of Palestinian statehood and sought to keep its strategic options open, engaging with the United States on the one hand and Iran and China on the other.
—Maria Fantappie, Foreign Affairs, 22 Nov. 2024
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“Proactively.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/proactively. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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