as intended

phrase

: in the way that has been planned
If everything goes as intended, he will graduate this spring.

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Those neural messages are then translated into electrical stimulation patterns given to the forearm muscles, which move as intended. Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 16 July 2026 More than four weeks after the procedure, the team said Miller continues to progress in his rehab as intended. Matt Gelb, New York Times, 12 July 2026 In response to that report, Meta said the feature was working as intended — that it was designed to be a reminder but ultimately let young people decide how much time to spend on the app, although parents could set strict time limits. Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 10 July 2026 The Court is functioning as intended under our Constitution with lifetime appointments to ensure judicial independence from political pressure. Brent Andersen, Sun Sentinel, 9 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for as intended

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“As intended.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/as%20intended. Accessed 23 Jul. 2026.

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