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
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.
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Lisa Stardust, Refinery29, 16 Jan. 2026
Roadsters aren’t known for easy ingress and egress; the Maybach requires a concerted effort.
—James Raia, Mercury News, 4 Jan. 2026
At the time of construction, the NSC was designed to stop dust and radioactive particles escaping, prevent water ingress, and maintain a stable environment for dismantling the reactor remains.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 7 Dec. 2025
The buttons, dials, and potential points of ingress are sealed to prevent dust and moisture from entering.
—PC Magazine, 1 Dec. 2025
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Lisa Stardust, Refinery29, 16 Jan. 2026
Roadsters aren’t known for easy ingress and egress; the Maybach requires a concerted effort.
—James Raia, Mercury News, 4 Jan. 2026
At the time of construction, the NSC was designed to stop dust and radioactive particles escaping, prevent water ingress, and maintain a stable environment for dismantling the reactor remains.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 7 Dec. 2025
The buttons, dials, and potential points of ingress are sealed to prevent dust and moisture from entering.
—PC Magazine, 1 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for ingress
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ingress
Noun
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Museum members will have two weeks of priority access to the galleries, with general admission beginning May 4.—
Jessica Gelt,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Feb. 2026
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Could artificial intelligence help people who lack access to legal representation in Georgia’s rural counties?—
Shaddi Abusaid,
AJC.com,
5 Feb. 2026
Noun
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When creating the outfits for the first 2001 Bridget Jones cast, Fleming sought to give Jones — whose diary entries detailed her romantic adventures, weight, and alcohol and cigarette consumption — a pragmatic, somewhat disheveled look that would feel relatable to busy women.—
Kati Chitrakorn,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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Weave has ditched the traditional mobile robot design in favor of a stationary structure, aiming to create a safer, more reliable entry point for home robotics.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Suites with interconnecting doors across the balcony are a great choice for larger families, and most regular activities include child-friendly options, like the beginner’s surfing classes in calmer waves or toddler bikes for cycling along the nature reserve.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 Feb. 2026
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Irene and Clint Cleaves opened what was then the Four Way Grill in 1946, a Southern food sanctuary with an integrated clientele and a back door through which Stax musicians sometimes entered to avoid attention.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
17 Feb. 2026
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Her photo and flowers will remain on her desk in the House Chamber for the whole session — along with the memorial outside the entrance to the chamber that is scattered with notes, flowers and photos from the public.—
Mary Murphy,
Twin Cities,
16 Feb. 2026
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Talarico's entrance into the Senate race was a leap of faith — figuratively and literally.—
John C. Moritz,
Austin American Statesman,
16 Feb. 2026
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Khondji framed Marty’s accession with kinetic energy.—
Daron James,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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Previous new members have had to reform their democratic, judiciary, and political systems before even beginning the process of accession.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Ingress.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ingress. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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