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oversaturated

British  
/ ˌəʊvəˈsætʃəˌreɪtɪd /

adjective

  1. (of igneous rocks) containing excess silica

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Experts say Chinese people are increasingly questioning the value of traditionally prized degrees from elite universities in an oversaturated market.

From Barron's • Dec. 30, 2025

Hill’s effort to appeal more directly to athletes comes after Nike oversaturated the market with casual sneakers that it is now trying to offload from its inventories.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 18, 2025

But, he adds, cutting its costs by leaving oversaturated towns and city centres could be a good way to adapt.

From BBC • Oct. 25, 2025

Piecemeal guidelines from various governmental bodies have centered on stopping below-cost pricing and curbing capacity in oversaturated sectors with measures such as tightening regulations and discouraging new investment in production.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 19, 2025

The memory of it had crept into her dreams like a vine, curling around her in vivid, oversaturated colors.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray