should have

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verb

Used to express that an action was advisable in the past but did not happen, often conveying regret or criticism.

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A new law coming into force this school term means parents in England should have to buy fewer branded items of uniform, which the government has said will save them money.

From BBC ● Sep. 2, 2026

USC should have a much more temperate environment to play on Friday, when it kicks off against Fresno State at 6 p.m. at the Coliseum.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 2, 2026

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Possible Synonyms

Words in our thesaurus

if only

other words

hindsight is 20/20
missed opportunity
needed to have
ought to have
was supposed to

Possible Antonyms

good call
nailed it
no regrets
had no obligation to
glad I didn't