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 To ensure the earbuds are compatible with an active life, Sennheiser has given the Accentum Clip earbuds an IP54 rating against dust and water ingress. — Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026 For homeowners with existing vinyl or laminate, there’s likely no need for immediate replacement if there are no signs of water ingress. — Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 June 2026 Damage or water ingress to Cybertruck as a result of driving in water is not covered by the warranty. — Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 20 May 2026 The ultimate option of sealing up the rear of the weapon, which would prevent the ingress of any kind of aftermarket device, would lead to a pistol that could not be easily cleaned. — Simon Akam, Vanity Fair, 2 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for ingress

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Groups like EdTrust-West and The Campaign for College Opportunity, which champion equity and access to higher education, pushed back and said standardized tests in UC admissions were biased against low-income and minority students.

— Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026

Definition of access

Noun

Now that space is a market and not just a proving ground, the engineering that was once the whole game is only the cost of entry — and as in any maturing market, most ventures will not make it past that threshold.

— Charlotte Kiang, Forbes.com, 9 July 2026
Prosecutors have alleged that Millete physically abused May, pointing to her past journal entries.

— Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 July 2026

Definition of entry

Noun

But by next summer, their services at that location are expected to end when the YMCA closes its doors.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 10 July 2026
Separated into two rooms—a modern bar up front, and a cozy, candlelit dining room just past two French doors—Duck Inn feels like it’s been in Bridgeport forever.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 July 2026

Definition of door

Noun

In the new terminal, airport officials say, the walk from the entrance to the farthest gate will be 1,285 feet, down from 1,600 feet now, with wider corridors and sidewalks and access to power plugs for devices from every seat.

— Christopher Reynolds, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
What is meaningful at the entrance of the store can quickly become irrelevant in an aisle.

— Gadi Graus, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026

Definition of entrance

Noun

In recent years, Turkey has played a spoiler within NATO, slowing down the accession of Sweden and Finland in 2023 and 2024.

— Danielle Kurtzleben, NPR, 7 July 2026
Those years included major events including Prince Philip’s death in 2021, Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee festivities and her death months later in 2022, King Charles’ accession to the throne and later coronation in 2023.

— Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 6 July 2026

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