Synonyms of germs

germs

noun

plural of germ

as in origins

the source from which something grows or develops

this hastily scribbled equation on a cocktail napkin became the germ of a new scientific theory

Synonyms & Similar Words

• origins
• roots
• seed
• beginnings
• originations
• seedbeds
• geneses
• fountains
• wells
• fonts
• fountainheads
• starts
• wellsprings
• springs
• wellheads
• births
• creations
• inceptions
• onsets
• incipiencies
• commencements
• thresholds
• outsets
• mornings
• launches
• dawns
• inaugurations

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of germs

In Toilet Base Regularly cleaning your toilet with water and vinegar will keep the smells away, but will also clean any of the germs that fester in and around your toilet and make the area stink, according to Knoll. — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 6 July 2026

Germ theory also emerged in the late 1800s, in which scientists discovered that germs caused disease. — Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026

Wipe Your Countertops Countertops can collect clutter, dust, germs, and more throughout the week, yet pro cleaners say many people neglect to clean them often or well enough. — Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 3 July 2026

While there are obvious signs of dirt or grime, the unfortunate reality is that germs and bacteria are invisible to the human eye. — Joey Skladany, Travel + Leisure, 30 June 2026

Here's what to know about these germs in your home and what to do about them. — Hannah Nwoko, Parents, 28 June 2026

According to the health department, people who breathe in those airborne germs can become infected. — Cbs News Atlanta Digital Team, CBS News, 25 June 2026

Cross-contamination happens when germs move from one surface or food to another. — Julie Scott, Verywell Health, 24 June 2026

However, those same germs on the outside of the skin can make their way in during the cutting process. — Alexandra Frost, USA Today, 22 June 2026