dice 1 of 2

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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dice

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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
Instead of rolling the dice on this primetime game, start with a welcome bonus. Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025 For his part, Vince gets a $100,000 buyout to exit the Rabbit, which is just enough to lose after a run of careless dice rolls and bad hands. Andy Andersen, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2025
Verb
George Karlaftis, Charles Omenihu and Mike Danna all had quiet games, which put extra strain on a secondary that Herbert diced up most of the night. Jesse Newell, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2025 Reduce your time cutting and dicing veggies for dinner, and use this nifty vegetable chopper with over 88,000 five-star ratings instead. Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 28 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for dice
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Noun
  • Dachshunds are among a number of breeds at risk of intervertebral disc disease (IVDD), which is a neurological condition affecting the spinal cord, vertebrae, or back bones.
    Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Sep. 2025
  • The patient is put under anesthesia while a surgeon repositions fragmented bones with plates and screws.
    Katheryn Houghton, Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Daka said the chicken is cooked and, as it is cooked, it's chopped — almost shredded — and seasoned.
    Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 27 Sep. 2025
  • In the fourth, catcher Sebastian Rivero put a two-strike pitch into play, chopping it back to Kolek.
    Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 25 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The great barracuda, in particular, is known for its speed and fearsome array of needlelike teeth that can swiftly slice through prey.
    Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Sep. 2025
  • Gunshots slicing through the air from above sent visitors running for cover or peering out of their cars to investigate – some worried for family members inside the facility.
    Amanda Musa, CNN Money, 25 Sep. 2025

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“Dice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dice. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.

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