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

Running water washes germs away instead of moving them from one piece of produce to another. — Angela Haupt, Time, 27 July 2026

Between mineral buildup, unsightly stains, foul odors, and the presence of germs and bacteria, toilets require regular scrubbing. — Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 July 2026

But in recent years, attention has shifted to less obvious sources of germs like reusable water bottles, kitchen sponges, cell phones and makeup brushes. — Daryl Austin, USA Today, 20 July 2026

Washing helps reduce pesticide residues and also lowers the risk of exposure to germs, regardless of how the grapes were grown. — Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 19 July 2026

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