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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As global stocks push toward all-time highs, a gauge of market risk has reached its frothiest level since the 2000 downturn, but investors should not be backing away quite yet.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026
Lord Mann told the BBC: "The NHS should not be a place where you bring in your views. And the stronger the views, the bigger the problem."
From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026
Thesaurus
Possible Synonyms
- wouldn't if I were you
- ought not
- must not
- hard pass
- had better not
