Definition of ingressnext
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

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of ingress 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 The Aquarius stellium [when three or more planets come together] of 2026 includes the sun, Venus, Mercury, and Mars’s ingress into the Air sign. Lisa Stardust, Refinery29, 16 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for ingress
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ingress
Noun
  • The data revealed Black babies have a higher likelihood to die than others and that mothers of color also face the brunt of unequal access to care and predisposition to certain medical conditions.
    Briah Lumpkins, Charlotte Observer, 27 Mar. 2026
  • Alec Bohm has had full access to the accounts and his parents are paying his expenses on their personal credit cards, their lawyer, Robert Eckard, said in a statement.
    CBS News, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • The foyer has a step-up entry from the front door, which feels elegant, and the living room is spacious with lovely touches in every direction — notice the built-ins with the arches that bookend the fireplace.
    Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 23 Mar. 2026
  • Starfleet Academy has been a polarizing entry in the Trek canon.
    James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 23 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Each of the car’s doors were open, and investigators found what appeared to be counterfeit bills on the ground.
    Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 25 Mar. 2026
  • The video shows the small, wheeled robot designed to bring takeout to your door brought a mess instead.
    Charlie De Mar, CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Snag a map at the entrance and explore at your own pace.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Mar. 2026
  • The guesthouse, accessible internally or via a separate entrance, includes its own living space with a fireplace and wet bar/kitchenette, bedrooms, and two potential bathrooms, with shared access to a bath, along with a two-car garage with EV charging.
    Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 23 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • The fact that Sweden and Finland joined the alliance as a direct result of the full-scale invasion is a clear failure of that aim, Finland’s accession alone more than doubling the land border between Russia and NATO states.
    Matthew Chance, CNN Money, 21 Feb. 2026
  • Khondji framed Marty’s accession with kinetic energy.
    Daron James, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Ingress.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ingress. Accessed 28 Mar. 2026.

More from Merriam-Webster on ingress

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster