- present tense form of illustrate (3rd person singular).
illustrates
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An incident in Leon County, in the Florida Panhandle, illustrates the widespread anxiety about law enforcement at the polls.
From Salon ● Nov. 3, 2026
That operating margin illustrates that Microsoft is able to retain about half of the revenue that it brings in after accounting for the cost of business operations.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 29, 2026
He writes in there, but it’s a workshop too: he illustrates and he crafts.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 28, 2026
The possible companion in CD-35 2722 illustrates why that definition matters.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 25, 2026
One unforgettable incident with the electric fence illustrates his persistence.
From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen
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