Examples of dicey in a Sentence
Starting a business can be quite a dicey proposition.
The weather looks a little dicey this morning. I hope it doesn't rain.
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The rest of the season could get dicey at Intuit Dome if newly acquired Darius Garland is hurt, and the Thunder will be there at the end, waiting for that pick.
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Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 6 Feb. 2026
It is widely seen as a hold for the Republicans, but the GOP has seen other safe seats get dicey if treated with indifference.
—Philip Elliott, Time, 26 Jan. 2026
The setback came during a dicey period in Liberato’s life.
—Frederick Dreier, Outside, 22 Jan. 2026
The situation could have gotten dicey if Darnold suffered this injury or a more serious one during the game.
—Mike Sando, New York Times, 19 Jan. 2026
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Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 6 Feb. 2026
It is widely seen as a hold for the Republicans, but the GOP has seen other safe seats get dicey if treated with indifference.
—Philip Elliott, Time, 26 Jan. 2026
The setback came during a dicey period in Liberato’s life.
—Frederick Dreier, Outside, 22 Jan. 2026
The situation could have gotten dicey if Darnold suffered this injury or a more serious one during the game.
—Mike Sando, New York Times, 19 Jan. 2026
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“Dicey.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dicey. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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