should not is not in our dictionary (yet). Here's what it could mean:
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verb
Example Sentences
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“Now as survivors fight to rebuild, they should not be asked to bear the cost of protecting the corporations whose failures devastated their community.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 21, 2026
I’m a firm believer that entertaining at home should not attempt to recreate a restaurant experience beat for beat.
From Salon ● Jul. 20, 2026
Thesaurus
Possible Synonyms
- wouldn't if I were you
- ought not
- must not
- hard pass
- had better not
