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
City Manager Seimone Jurjis said next steps include doing more design work with the consultant to explore what a building at the park could look like and what other considerations, such as environmental factors, height and ingress and egress, could play a role.
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Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 6 Feb. 2026
Not only in the stands that hold 80,000 people, but also on the grounds and walkways, too—every tunnel, ingress point, and food stand had a line, with mostly Italian insignia on view, though there was tons of American regalia too.
—Nick Remsen, Vogue, 6 Feb. 2026
Vaughters does not think the potential ingress of a title partner could see this quirky personality diluted.
—Andy McGrath, New York Times, 30 Jan. 2026
By July 26, the North Node’s ingress into Aquarius shifts your soul’s focus toward emotional roots, home and stability.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026
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Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 6 Feb. 2026
Not only in the stands that hold 80,000 people, but also on the grounds and walkways, too—every tunnel, ingress point, and food stand had a line, with mostly Italian insignia on view, though there was tons of American regalia too.
—Nick Remsen, Vogue, 6 Feb. 2026
Vaughters does not think the potential ingress of a title partner could see this quirky personality diluted.
—Andy McGrath, New York Times, 30 Jan. 2026
By July 26, the North Node’s ingress into Aquarius shifts your soul’s focus toward emotional roots, home and stability.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ingress
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Bronx Science is one of the highly competitive specialized New York City public high schools where access to a free, élite education rests on a single admissions test.—
Molly Fischer,
New Yorker,
10 Apr. 2026
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The conflict has snarled access to oil and gas, driving up prices and sparking fears among some economists about a potential recession.—
Mary Ramsey
April 9,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Apr. 2026
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Series that are still awaiting decisions include Tim Allen’s sophomore sitcom Shifting Gears, as well as two newer entries, Scrubs and RJ Decker.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
13 Apr. 2026
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Recent market volatility has created a compelling entry point for income investors to snap up investment-grade corporate bonds with attractive yields, according to Wells Fargo Investment Institute.—
Michelle Fox,
CNBC,
13 Apr. 2026
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It's believed the guest accidentally left the hotel door open.—
Jermont Terry,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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Behind the bar there's a squad car door hanging that's riddled with bullet holes.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 2026
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Even the bathrooms are futuristically secure, guarded by sliding electronic doors that require ID cards for both entrance and, for some reason, egress.—
Brian Hiatt,
Rolling Stone,
13 Apr. 2026
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Non-Evanston residents can also purchase daily beach tickets at beach entrances (no cash allowed), at the Dempster Street Beach office at 1251 Lake Shore Blvd.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
13 Apr. 2026
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The narrative includes a historical account of Akbar’s father, Humayun, before embarking on a year-by-year account of Akbar’s rule, from his accession in 1556 to 1572, the 17th year of his rule.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
9 Apr. 2026
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Decades later, King Charles' son Prince William did not have an investiture ceremony after the King named him as the new Prince of Wales following his accession to the throne upon Queen Elizabeth's death in September 2022.—
Janine Henni,
PEOPLE,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Ingress.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ingress. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.
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