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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Mike Snider, USA Today, 12 Apr. 2025
If the Marconi telecommunications frazzled, the Carpathia would never have heard the Titanic’s SOS call.
—Sean Kingsley, HollywoodReporter, 11 Apr. 2025
On this episode of Dinner SOS, Chris and Kate help Janae tackle the art of the matzo ball.
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Mike Snider, USA Today, 12 Apr. 2025
If the Marconi telecommunications frazzled, the Carpathia would never have heard the Titanic’s SOS call.
—Sean Kingsley, HollywoodReporter, 11 Apr. 2025
On this episode of Dinner SOS, Chris and Kate help Janae tackle the art of the matzo ball.
—Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Apr. 2025
On this episode of Dinner SOS, the BA Bake Club is back with a brand-new cake recipe.
—Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 Apr. 2025
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“SOS.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/SOS. Accessed 25 Apr. 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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