- present tense form of illustrate (3rd person singular).
illustrates
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The decline in the gauge illustrates that the summer of the extreme bull has ended but, as Michael Hartnett’s weekly “Flow Show” notes, asset allocators are not underweight risk.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 16, 2026
The Pac-Man enzyme illustrates how bacteria can exploit these molecular weak points, offering new insight into the relationship between plastic pollution, microbial adaptation, and the future of biodegradable materials.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 16, 2026
The initial burst also illustrates how a relatively small number of high-profile accounts can set the agenda for a much larger audience.
From Salon ● Oct. 15, 2026
"The inquest into Mia's death illustrates just how far we still have to go to improve awareness, understanding and regulation of food allergies," she said.
From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026
In fact, it illustrates an enormous subject of great importance: human diseases of animal origins.
From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond
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