SOS
noun
1
: an internationally recognized signal of distress in radio code ‧ ‧ ‧ - - - ‧ ‧ ‧ used especially by ships calling for help
2
: a call or request for help or rescue
Examples of SOS in a Sentence
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Sure enough, the team gets Parker’s SOS text and find his gun, badge, and cell phone at the hospital.
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Sara Netzley, EW.com, 23 Apr. 2024
Swift’s Lover leads a top three ahead of SZA’s SOS (RCA/Sony), up 13-2, and Swift’s rerecorded LP 1989 (Taylor’s Version), up 5-3, respectively.
—Lars Brandle, Billboard, 19 Apr. 2024
One thing to consider is that iPhone 14 phone models and those after can use the emergency SOS feature with only satellite and not cellular data or WiFi coverage.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 18 Apr. 2024
One thing to consider, iPhone 14 phone models and those after, can use the emergency SOS feature with only satellite and not cellular data or WiFi coverage.
—Jacqueline Pinedo, Sacramento Bee, 17 Apr. 2024
Why does my phone say SOS? An SOS symbol appeared on the screens of iPhone users who use Verizon where cell service bars are normally shown.
—Laura Daniella Sepulveda, The Arizona Republic, 16 Apr. 2024
Just like Apple’s system, Google’s SOS feature would reportedly present future Pixel owners with a series of questions to ascertain what’s happening, rather than let users thumb one out.
—Wes Davis, The Verge, 14 Apr. 2024
The all-new award is inspired by the late June Carter Cash, who dedicated much of her life to working with charities, such as SOS Children's Villages in Austria, in addition to her music career.
—Sadie Bell, Peoplemag, 6 Apr. 2024
On Tuesday, Haiti’s National Library, Bibliothèque Nationale, which holds rare historical books and manuscripts, issued an SOS as armed gunmen surrounded the building for a second day.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 2 Apr. 2024
Sara Netzley, EW.com, 23 Apr. 2024
Swift’s Lover leads a top three ahead of SZA’s SOS (RCA/Sony), up 13-2, and Swift’s rerecorded LP 1989 (Taylor’s Version), up 5-3, respectively.
—Lars Brandle, Billboard, 19 Apr. 2024
One thing to consider is that iPhone 14 phone models and those after can use the emergency SOS feature with only satellite and not cellular data or WiFi coverage.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 18 Apr. 2024
One thing to consider, iPhone 14 phone models and those after, can use the emergency SOS feature with only satellite and not cellular data or WiFi coverage.
—Jacqueline Pinedo, Sacramento Bee, 17 Apr. 2024
Why does my phone say SOS? An SOS symbol appeared on the screens of iPhone users who use Verizon where cell service bars are normally shown.
—Laura Daniella Sepulveda, The Arizona Republic, 16 Apr. 2024
Just like Apple’s system, Google’s SOS feature would reportedly present future Pixel owners with a series of questions to ascertain what’s happening, rather than let users thumb one out.
—Wes Davis, The Verge, 14 Apr. 2024
The all-new award is inspired by the late June Carter Cash, who dedicated much of her life to working with charities, such as SOS Children's Villages in Austria, in addition to her music career.
—Sadie Bell, Peoplemag, 6 Apr. 2024
On Tuesday, Haiti’s National Library, Bibliothèque Nationale, which holds rare historical books and manuscripts, issued an SOS as armed gunmen surrounded the building for a second day.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 2 Apr. 2024
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“SOS.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/SOS. Accessed 30 Apr. 2024.
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SOS
noun
ˌes-(ˌ)ō-ˈes 
ˌes-ə-ˈwes
1
: an international radio code distress signal used by ships and aircraft calling for help
2
: a call for help
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