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 As an additional protection, the frame is sealed with a splash-resistant rating, meaning the internal electronics are safe from dust ingress and spray during damp morning commutes. — New Atlas, 20 Aug. 2026 In natural gas pipelines, oxygen can indicate air ingress or leakage. — Gregory Shahnovsky, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026 Rear doors that open at a 90-degree angle makes ingress and egress even easier, though makes for huge rear doors. — Joel Feder, The Drive, 29 July 2026 After the sun’s ingress in Leo, the momentum shifts automatically as Mercury stations direct in Cancer on July 23. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 22 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for ingress

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Noun

Get unlimited access to Washington Examiner's midterm coverage, analysis, and political insights.

— Hudson Crozier, The Washington Examiner, 22 Oct. 2026
And security researchers have found vulnerabilities in the app, including one that allowed an attacker to access user data, the Information reported.

— Andrew R. Chow, Time, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of access

Noun

Overhead in the soaring stone entry hall, a circa 1960s Italian bronze spiral chandelier adds a final sculptural flourish.

— David Foxley, Architectural Digest, 21 Oct. 2026
People are advised to watch for signs of rodent activity including droppings, gnaw marks, scratching or scurrying sounds and rub marks along baseboards or around entry points.

— Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado Updated October 21, Sacbee.com, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of entry

Noun

Its stores open for eight to 10 weeks a year, but planning for next Halloween starts before this year’s doors close.

— Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026
But in the eight years since that location opened its doors, the brand has grown, and the mall has evolved from small art galleries into a vintage mecca.

— Max Berlinger, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of door

Noun

After a stop at Gary’s podium, we were ushered to the factory floor entrance, where Stern employee and legendary game designer George Gomez briefed us on the tour rules and answered questions.

— ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 21 Oct. 2026
Chicago police responded to the scene and found Horvath alone near the Kluczynski Building's garage entrance.

— Todd Feurer, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026

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