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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

Kentucky’s bourbon market is oversaturated with inventory at a time when some consumers are moving away from spirits.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 6, 2025

Global players’ union Fifpro and the top European Leagues say the international football calendar is "oversaturated" and "risks player safety and wellbeing".

From BBC • Dec. 5, 2024

Vines covered most of the tree trunks, but their colors were oversaturated, almost lurid in their brightness.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray