INGRESS Synonyms: 28 Similar and Opposite Words

ingress

noun

ˈin-ˌgres

Definition of ingress

as in access

the means or right of entering or participating in with limited ingress and egress to the freeway, the stadium is the frequent scene of bottlenecks

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Recent Examples of ingress Rear doors that open at a 90-degree angle makes ingress and egress even easier, though makes for huge rear doors. — Joel Feder, The Drive, 29 July 2026 After the sun’s ingress in Leo, the momentum shifts automatically as Mercury stations direct in Cancer on July 23. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 22 July 2026 The buds still feature an IP55 rating for protection against dust and water ingress. — Mark Knapp, PC Magazine, 8 July 2026 The alternating placements of the piles/objects are very precise, which creates a series of chicanes, indicating they are not intended as obstructions but rather to prevent rapid ingress and egress by any vehicle toward the tunnels. — Benjamin Weinthal, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for ingress

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These are often the families who need access to mainstream credit the most.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 9 Sep. 2026
Join Washington Examiner for unlimited access to the news, analysis, and commentary that matter most.

— Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of access

Noun

These political misfits have found entry to the Big Time through the Democratic Socialists of America.

— Nolan Finley The Detroit News, Arkansas Online, 9 Sep. 2026
The announcement marks the biggest change to the iPhone since it was introduced in 2007, and an entry into a category that Samsung has dominated for years.

— David Ingram, NBC news, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of entry

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The contemporary abode is outfitted with pale wood floors, a full black-and-white kitchen, and glass-and-steel doors that separate the queen bedroom from the rest of the airy space.

— Morgan Goldberg, Architectural Digest, 11 Sep. 2026
The nonprofit thrift store in Homer Glen has been about six years in the making and opened its doors Thursday as cars parked in a nearby overflow lot and customers enjoyed punch and cookies while browsing through the displays.

— Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of door

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The question put to the Nordic nation of nearly 400,000 was whether Iceland should resume accession negotiations with the European Union.

— Azhar Sukri, CNBC, 30 Aug. 2026
Iceland’s foreign minister told local media that the negotiations to reach an accession deal could take 18 months.

— Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2026

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