proactive
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
ServiceNow is being proactive about engaging and integrating AI, but the analysts didn’t hear strong customer buy-in for using the software for agentic AI orchestration.
From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026
“We just need to be a little more proactive, a little more visual, a little more telling about how things could be.”
From MarketWatch • Apr. 8, 2026
Planning new projects in ways that avoid harm to wildlife and include proactive conservation plans can avoid lawsuits, permit delays, reputational risks and increased costs.
From Salon • Apr. 7, 2026
"Oil pricing and jet fuel pricing has had a material effect on cost structures, so we took the proactive step of reducing approximately 12% of our flight capacity," Bezuidenhout told BBC Radio 4 on Friday.
From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026
He thinks she needs to make proactive, strategic plans, or else she won’t accomplish anything at all.
From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison
Vocabulary lists containing proactive
NAEP Test Words
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
"Laws are not the only way to boost immunization”: an editorial from Nature
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
Just Do It: Act
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
