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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Optimists are more proactive about seeking preventative healthcare, manage stress better, and avoid unhealthy behaviors.
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Long Island bird flu detection Last week, Hochul announced the state’s ongoing proactive measures to prevent the spread of bird flu and facilitate early detection − particularly on New York farms.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA TODAY, 7 Feb. 2025
However, Nuno’s tactical adjustments and proactive substitutions have also played a very important role — one of his most common tweaks is bringing on Morato and moving to a back five when seeing out a lead — as have his modifications between games.
—Ahmed Walid, The Athletic, 7 Feb. 2025
My dad’s own health journey taught me the importance of being proactive.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 31 Jan. 2025
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Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
Long Island bird flu detection Last week, Hochul announced the state’s ongoing proactive measures to prevent the spread of bird flu and facilitate early detection − particularly on New York farms.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA TODAY, 7 Feb. 2025
However, Nuno’s tactical adjustments and proactive substitutions have also played a very important role — one of his most common tweaks is bringing on Morato and moving to a back five when seeing out a lead — as have his modifications between games.
—Ahmed Walid, The Athletic, 7 Feb. 2025
My dad’s own health journey taught me the importance of being proactive.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 31 Jan. 2025
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“Proactive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proactive. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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