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the source from which something grows or develops
this hastily scribbled equation on a cocktail napkin became the germ of a new scientific theory
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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.
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Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 3 Jan. 2025
At most studios and gyms, yoga mats and other equipment are there for everyone to use—but frequent contact also means germs can spread easily.
—Anna Bader, Glamour, 2 Jan. 2025
The concern shown by such an approach may be warranted, but it is not well received by the people with the germs.
—Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 30 Dec. 2024
For instance, having adequate amounts of vitamin D can boost your immune system's ability to fight off viruses and other germs.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 29 Dec. 2024
This will lessen the potential cross-contamination of germs.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 27 Dec. 2024
In addition, people should prevent the spread of germs.
—Katie Wiseman, The Courier-Journal, 27 Dec. 2024
Doing this helps keep germs from flying through the air.
—Brandi Jones, Msn-Ed, Health, 26 Dec. 2024
Hot water is generally recommended for killing germs and bacteria, but warm temperatures can be too harsh for some high-quality materials.
—Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 23 Dec. 2024
Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 3 Jan. 2025
At most studios and gyms, yoga mats and other equipment are there for everyone to use—but frequent contact also means germs can spread easily.
—Anna Bader, Glamour, 2 Jan. 2025
The concern shown by such an approach may be warranted, but it is not well received by the people with the germs.
—Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 30 Dec. 2024
For instance, having adequate amounts of vitamin D can boost your immune system's ability to fight off viruses and other germs.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 29 Dec. 2024
This will lessen the potential cross-contamination of germs.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 27 Dec. 2024
In addition, people should prevent the spread of germs.
—Katie Wiseman, The Courier-Journal, 27 Dec. 2024
Doing this helps keep germs from flying through the air.
—Brandi Jones, Msn-Ed, Health, 26 Dec. 2024
Hot water is generally recommended for killing germs and bacteria, but warm temperatures can be too harsh for some high-quality materials.
—Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 23 Dec. 2024
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