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SOS

NOUN
alarm
Synonyms
STRONGEST
alert buzzer caution cry signal warning whistle
STRONG
Mayday bell blast call clock drum flap flash forewarning gong horn nod scramble scream shout sign siren squeal tip tocsin trumpet wink yell
WEAK
high sign tip off
Antonyms
WEAK
assurance calmness composure confidence peace quietness repose security
NOUN
alert
Synonyms
STRONGEST
alarm signal
STRONG
Mayday admonition flap sign siren wink
WEAK
high sign tip off
NOUN
distress signal
Synonyms
STRONGEST
warning signal
WEAK
Mayday alarm burglar alarm call for help danger signal fire alarm flare notice to mariners signal of distress
NOUN
signal
Synonyms
STRONGEST
alarm beacon cue gesture indicator sign
STRONG
Mayday alert bleep blinker flag flare go ahead mark movement nod okay omen tocsin token wink
WEAK
green light high sign
Antonyms
STRONG
denial refusal veto
NOUN
warning
Synonyms
STRONGEST
admonition advice alarm alert caution example guidance hint indication information lesson notification prediction recommendation sign signal suggestion threat word
STRONG
Mayday augury caveat exhortation fore foretoken forewarning injunction intimation omen portent premonition presage tip tip-off token wink
WEAK
distress signal handwriting on the wall heads up look out watch-it word to the wise
Antonyms
STRONGEST
misinformation

Example Sentences

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“Typically, a blockade does not mean a complete shutdown, but rather a disruption to the flow of imports and exports,” said Tim Meehan, security director for assistance in the Americas at International SOS.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026

Their company, Curbside SOS, was bought last month by roadside-assistance platform Honk Technologies, which is controlled by private-equity investor Frontenac, said Matt Maloney, co-founder of Grubhub and Curbside.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

"It's a miracle they managed to send an SOS," Singh says, which was picked up by the Sri Lanka Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre in Colombo.

From BBC • Mar. 6, 2026

Smith answered an SOS call last week and flew to Sri Lanka after captain and regular opening batsman Mitchell Marsh was injured by a throw-down during batting practice in Colombo a week ago.

From Barron's • Feb. 16, 2026

My chance to send an SOS text was gone.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith