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Definition of dicenext
as in bones
a small cube marked on each side with one to six spots and usually played in pairs in various games she anxiously rolled the dice, hoping to win the jackpot

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verb

as in to chop
to cut into small pieces quickly diced some peppers and onions and threw them into the stew

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Recent Examples of dice
Noun
Hafley is Ross’ sixth straight stab at the dice roll finally turning out right. Greg Cote january 22, Miami Herald, 22 Jan. 2026 Sweepstakes casino websites are readily accessible to Indiana residents and most offer a full range of casino-style games, including slots, roulette, blackjack, craps, and other banking or percentage card or dice games. Daniel Wallach, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Verb
Evenly dice the onion, carrot and celery. Cody Godwin, USA Today, 5 Jan. 2026 Shredding the chicken instead of dicing keeps the soup hearty yet spoonable. Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for dice
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dice
Noun
  • Since vitamin D helps to keep your bones strong, a deficiency can lead to bone softening and subsequent bone pain and fractures.
    Mark Stibich, Verywell Health, 30 Jan. 2026
  • Dig around to remove the thyme and any bones that have separated from the ribs, then allow the sauce to simmer on the stove and reduce for 20 minutes.
    Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Add 5 garlic cloves, finely chopped, and 2 small sprigs thyme, leaves picked, and cook, stirring often, until radicchio is softened and wilted, 5–8 minutes.
    Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
  • This would be chopped, as the kids say.
    Josh Brown,Sean Russo, CNBC, 26 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Add 1 large white onion, thinly sliced through root end, 6 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped, and a large pinch of kosher salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is translucent, 6–8 minutes.
    Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
  • The argument spilled onto Wharton Street, where Hennen was accused of slicing the player's neck.
    Andy Sheehan, CBS News, 26 Jan. 2026

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“Dice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dice. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.

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