as in exit
a place or means of going out the only egress from the nightclub was a dark, narrow stairway to the street below

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Recent Examples of egress As for ingress and egress, a touch of theatricality is provided thanks to AMP Research’s automatic steps that gracefully deploy. London Clark, Robb Report, 30 Apr. 2025 Could an additional Metro entrance be created to better handle the ingress and egress of fans using the subway to get to the new stadium, rather than the current two? David Aldridge, New York Times, 29 Apr. 2025 The steering wheel is cleverly connected to the protective bubble of the cockpit, which rises when the door opens, making entry and egress simple. New Atlas, 6 Feb. 2025 Builders would also have to follow more stringent standards regarding water supply, road widths, and ingress and egress paths. Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for egress
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exit
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  • Nikolaj Ehlers: Expecting an exit, but the door might not be shut There are two schools of thought on Toews’ impact on Ehlers’ future.
    Murat Ates, New York Times, 21 June 2025
  • Leaders who treat exits as transitions can better preserve valuable connections that may benefit both sides down the line. Empathy during major organizational restructuring is also key for preserving an employer's brand.
    Tony Butler-Sims, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025

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“Egress.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/egress. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.

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