Synonyms for proactive
proʊˈæk tɪvproac·tive

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1. proactiveadjective

   Synonyms:
   forward-looking, anticipatory, active stance

   Antonyms:
   reactive

2. proactiveadjective

   Acting in advance to deal with an expected change or difficulty

   We can deal with each problem as it pops up, or we can take a proactive stance and try to prevent future problems.

   Synonyms:
   anticipatory, active stance, forward-looking

   Antonyms:
   reactive

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1. proactiveadjective

   descriptive of any event or stimulus or process that has an effect on events or stimuli or processes that occur subsequently

   "proactive inhibition"; "proactive interference"

   Antonyms:
   passive, retroactive, inactive

2. proactiveadjective

   (of a policy or person or action) controlling a situation by causing something to happen rather than waiting to respond to it after it happens

   Antonyms:
   passive, inactive, retroactive

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1. List of paraphrases for "proactive":

   disclosure, pro-active, dynamic, active, divulgation, proactively, preemptive, voluntarist, dynamics, disclosures, disclosing, preventive, positive, vibrant, disclose, actively, pre-emptive, disclosed, pro-actively

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1. State John Kerry:

   We know that the Houthis were engaged in moving some missile-launching capacity to the border and under the rules of engagement, it was always understood that if there were proactive moves by one side or another, then that would be in violation of the ceasefire agreement, saudi Arabia, under the rules of engagement, took action. We continue to support the idea of extending the humanitarian pause, but I think under the circumstances at the moment that would be difficult.

2. Chuck Wexler:

   You just have to be honest and say that police in America are far more cautious today about stopping someone than they were a year ago, proactive policing is much more complicated. And now we're in the post George Floyd era, which makes police understandably cautious.

3. Jennifer Berman:

   Millions of people suffer from kidney problems, and we want them to know there's nothing to be ashamed about, and they should be proactive about any concerns they may have. Often, when celebrities like the first lady have a health issue, it raises awareness, which can be good, and she's the first lady, so we are concerned for her health and well-being.

4. Joseph Quinlan:

   We're looking for any stimulus, and are vulnerable to no additional actions being taken, we'll feel more confident about global prospects if we have a more proactive ECB.

5. Mark Esper:

   I don't see an arms race happening, I do see us taking proactive measures to develop a capability that we need for both the European theater and certainly this theater.