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 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 On a brighter note, Venus’ ingress into Leo lights up your 10th house of publicity, bringing attention to career matters and your reputation in the world. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 1 June 2026 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 The ingress challenges have occupied the bulk of this week’s conversations inside KC2026, the city’s World Cup committee, CEO Pam Kramer said Friday. — Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 19 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for ingress

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Noun

Those groups also have lower access to drugs that can stop the transmission of HIV.

— Tamar Hallerman, AJC.com, 1 July 2026
New 2026 graduates have the option of selecting the new RAP or tiered standard repayment plans but also have access to existing repayment options until July 2028.

— Tami Luhby, CNN Money, 1 July 2026

Definition of access

Noun

The two companies have vied to place their products in neonatal intensive care units, which serve as entry points to hospital contracts and the retail market, KFF Health News reported in a March article based largely on records from court cases.

— David Hilzenrath, USA Today, 2 July 2026
Cannes Lions reported a significant jump to 40% of entries using AI, indicating agencies are openly embracing the technology.

— Doug Melville, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026

Definition of entry

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DoorDash your groceries to your door DoorDash Pass members get 5% back in credits on pick-up orders and $0 delivery fees.

— Rachel Cortez, USA Today, 4 July 2026
When tragedy struck, the couple was at their own cabin, while Brooke and Blair were staying with their grandparents Mike, 77, and Charlene Harber, 75, at a friend's place a couple of doors down.

— Brian Brant, PEOPLE, 4 July 2026

Definition of door

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Line dance at lunch The line inside Boss Hog on Tuesday stretched from the ordering counter to the entrance, which isn’t saying much since, according to Catawba County property records, the entire building is about 1,200 square feet.

— Evan Moore July 1, Charlotte Observer, 1 July 2026
The explosion at an apartment building entrance in Monaco occurred late Monday.

— ABC News, ABC News, 1 July 2026

Definition of entrance

Noun

Since King Charles' accession to the British throne in 2022, Prince William and Kate Middleton have routinely been the first royals to greet visiting dignitaries for state visits.

— Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 22 June 2026
During that time, accession talks are slated to accelerate for Ukraine and Moldova, among others.

— Justin Spike, Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2026

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