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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Governments worldwide are implementing proactive measures related to textile supply chain due diligence, encouraging companies to demonstrate responsible sourcing.
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Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 31 Mar. 2025
Everton have been slightly more proactive off the ball since Moyes’ return.
—Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
For his part, Petersen has tried to be proactive by writing to his political representatives about the tariffs’ effects on his pet food business.
—Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 27 Mar. 2025
Protecting Yourself From Tax Scams With scams becoming more advanced, proactive protection is essential.
—Matthew F. Erskine, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
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Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 31 Mar. 2025
Everton have been slightly more proactive off the ball since Moyes’ return.
—Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
For his part, Petersen has tried to be proactive by writing to his political representatives about the tariffs’ effects on his pet food business.
—Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 27 Mar. 2025
Protecting Yourself From Tax Scams With scams becoming more advanced, proactive protection is essential.
—Matthew F. Erskine, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for proactive
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“Proactive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proactive. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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