1
: the act of entering : entrance
the seal prevents ingress of moisture
2
: the power or liberty of entrance or access
an area with restricted ingress
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Ingress to and egress from the freeway were made difficult by the construction.
with limited ingress and egress to the freeway, the stadium is the frequent scene of bottlenecks
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This is followed by Mercury’s ingress into Sagittarius and your fourth house of home, family and emotional foundations.
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Valerie Mesa, People.com, 22 Oct. 2024
During the February hearing, federal prosecutors bemoaned Texas' effort to enact immigration law as a clear overstep into the federal government's authority, laying out their case arguing that the state lacks the authority to determine the ingress and egress of migrants along the southern border.
—Hogan Gore, Austin American-Statesman, 4 Mar. 2024
Please note: The dates of the sun’s ingress into each zodiac sign change yearly.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 24 Oct. 2024
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, 26 Sep. 2024
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Valerie Mesa, People.com, 22 Oct. 2024
During the February hearing, federal prosecutors bemoaned Texas' effort to enact immigration law as a clear overstep into the federal government's authority, laying out their case arguing that the state lacks the authority to determine the ingress and egress of migrants along the southern border.
—Hogan Gore, Austin American-Statesman, 4 Mar. 2024
Please note: The dates of the sun’s ingress into each zodiac sign change yearly.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 24 Oct. 2024
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, 26 Sep. 2024
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“Ingress.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ingress. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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ingress
noun
in·gress
ˈin-ˌgres 
1
: the act of entering
2
: the power or liberty of entering
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