color in

phrasal verb

colored in; coloring in; colors in
: to add color to (a shape or picture) by using markers, crayons, colored pencils, etc.

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The forecast map predicts the Upper Peninsula has mostly reached past peak fall colors, with peak colors in areas of the Lower Peninsula. Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 21 Oct. 2025 The Ozark peaks and woodlands are expected to hit prime fall coloring in late October, according to Arkansas State Parks. Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 20 Oct. 2025 Cornerback Jaylen Watson provided a welcome splash of color in a python-print hooded jacket paired with bright pink shorts. Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 19 Oct. 2025 Unusually warm and dry weather from late September into early October may be delaying peak fall color in some places, and could also result in a shorter, less vibrant season, said Adam Schneider, assistant professor of biology at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, in a recent blog post. Jim Higgins, jsonline.com, 17 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for color in

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“Color in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/color%20in. Accessed 25 Oct. 2025.

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