proactive

[proh-ak-tiv] / proʊˈæk tɪv /

ADJECTIVE

gung-ho/gung ho

Synonyms

WEAK

aggressive anxious ardent banzai can-do dedicated eager energetic enthused enthusiastic excited extremely enthusiastic fanatical fired up intense lively passionate spirited take-charge zealous

Example Sentences

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But Rowe said social media companies should be more proactive in preventing this kind of content from spreading.

From Barron's • Jun. 18, 2026

“Now shippers are much more involved and much more proactive in every step of the supply chain.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 16, 2026

He has taken proactive steps to gain work experience at Acorns Hospice charity shop in Shard End.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

For many people, taking supplements can feel like a sensible, proactive health habit.

From Science Daily • Jun. 6, 2026

I decide it can’t hurt to be proactive here, so I type in her address and start an email before I can stop myself.

From "Every Day" by David Levithan

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