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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Examples of ingress in a Sentence
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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Please note: The dates of the sun’s ingress into each zodiac sign change yearly.
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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
Iran’s inability to halt the recurrent ingress of cholera across its borders more than a century ago damaged its economy, eroded its sovereignty, and provoked popular protests that forced Iran’s then ruling Qajar dynasty to make major changes.
—Amir A. Afkhami, Foreign Affairs, 2 Mar. 2020
Pluto will station direct in Capricorn shortly after, emphasizing themes of transformation, power and authority, followed by Mercury's ingress into Scorpio on Oct. 13.
—Valerie Mesa, Peoplemag, 23 Sep. 2024
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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
Iran’s inability to halt the recurrent ingress of cholera across its borders more than a century ago damaged its economy, eroded its sovereignty, and provoked popular protests that forced Iran’s then ruling Qajar dynasty to make major changes.
—Amir A. Afkhami, Foreign Affairs, 2 Mar. 2020
Pluto will station direct in Capricorn shortly after, emphasizing themes of transformation, power and authority, followed by Mercury's ingress into Scorpio on Oct. 13.
—Valerie Mesa, Peoplemag, 23 Sep. 2024
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“Ingress.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ingress. Accessed 5 Nov. 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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