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spore Synonyms
Another word for spore
Choosing another word for spore depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• noun (Context 1)
A thick-walled, dormant, and highly resistant structure formed by certain bacteria in response to adverse environmental conditions.
Usage Example
"Certain bacterial spores can survive extreme heat and prolonged exposure to disinfectants."
Strongest
endospore
• verb (Context 2)
To produce or release spores (of a fungus, non-flowering plant, or bacterium).
Usage Example
"The ferns in the greenhouse began to sporulate as the humidity levels rose in late summer."
Strongest
sporulate
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Spore. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/spore