
Saturate
Literal Soaking
Use 'saturate' when something takes in so much liquid it can't hold more.

The sponge was saturated after soaking up the spilled juice.
Visual Vividness
'Saturate' also refers to rich, intense enhancement, like with colors.

Her dress is saturated with vibrant reds and blues.
Market Overflow
In business talk, 'saturate' implies too much supply for demand.

The app market is saturated with fitness trackers.
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