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
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Kelli Bender, PEOPLE, 11 Oct. 2025
Ciavatta said Pindorama has been offsetting its entire carbon footprint since 2007, compensating 100% of its emissions through the reforestation of river basins in partnership with the SOS Mata Atlântica Foundation.
—Marcelo Cajueiro, Variety, 10 Oct. 2025
Is your skin sending out an SOS?
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 9 Oct. 2025
As a bonus, there is also an inner SOS panel and safety whistle to help you if needed.
—Taylor Fox, Travel + Leisure, 2 Oct. 2025
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Kelli Bender, PEOPLE, 11 Oct. 2025
Ciavatta said Pindorama has been offsetting its entire carbon footprint since 2007, compensating 100% of its emissions through the reforestation of river basins in partnership with the SOS Mata Atlântica Foundation.
—Marcelo Cajueiro, Variety, 10 Oct. 2025
Is your skin sending out an SOS?
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 9 Oct. 2025
As a bonus, there is also an inner SOS panel and safety whistle to help you if needed.
—Taylor Fox, Travel + Leisure, 2 Oct. 2025
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“SOS.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/SOS. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.
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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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