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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Also in the top 10 of the latest Top Streaming Albums chart, Lil Baby’s WHAM debuts at No. 3, while last week’s leader, SZA’s SOS, falls to No. 2.
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Keith Caulfield, Billboard, 13 Jan. 2025
On this episode of Dinner SOS, Shilpa and Jesse are back with this month’s installment of BA Bake Club featuring the most delicious, simple, and long-lasting chocolate olive oil cake recipe.
—Bon Appétit, 9 Jan. 2025
In a more recent social media post, SZA, who recently returned to the top of the charts with her SOS: LANA Deluxe album, shared a whimsical take on her future plans, hinting at a retreat from the spotlight after completing her contractual obligations to TDE.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 9 Jan. 2025
The epilogue to the aqueous SOS runs a little soupy.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 7 Jan. 2025
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Keith Caulfield, Billboard, 13 Jan. 2025
On this episode of Dinner SOS, Shilpa and Jesse are back with this month’s installment of BA Bake Club featuring the most delicious, simple, and long-lasting chocolate olive oil cake recipe.
—Bon Appétit, 9 Jan. 2025
In a more recent social media post, SZA, who recently returned to the top of the charts with her SOS: LANA Deluxe album, shared a whimsical take on her future plans, hinting at a retreat from the spotlight after completing her contractual obligations to TDE.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 9 Jan. 2025
The epilogue to the aqueous SOS runs a little soupy.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 7 Jan. 2025
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“SOS.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/SOS. Accessed 18 Jan. 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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