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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
Deep cherry red, black, and white come together to create a whimsical world of dice, cards, sad clowns, and a ticking pocketwatch. Samantha Brash, InStyle, 8 Feb. 2026 Now, Stallone and Hauser are rolling the dice. Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Feb. 2026
Verb
Even with one of their stars out, the Warriors had no problem dicing up an iffy Hornets defense. Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 18 Jan. 2026 Miami will need to pressure Mendoza often and get him on the ground to keep him from dicing up the secondary. Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 14 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for dice
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Noun
  • The vitamins in mangoes can make your skin, hair, and bones stronger and healthier.
    Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 20 Feb. 2026
  • For much of the last decade, Mustaine has experienced significant discomfort since the cartilage in the tips of his fingers has worn away from decades of frenzied playing, causing the bones to scrape together.
    Jon Wiederhorn, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • They can also be blended into soups or dips, grated or chopped into salads and slaws, and even pickled for a bright, tangy pop of flavor in sandwiches or wraps.
    Sarah Bradley, Health, 16 Feb. 2026
  • The most time-consuming part of this Louisiana mainstay is chopping all of your veggies, so do it ahead of time to get dinner on the table quicker.
    Patricia S York, Southern Living, 16 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • You’ll only dirty one bowl, one roasting pan, and a cutting board (for smashing garlic and slicing lemons).
    Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 16 Feb. 2026
  • Stone villages cling to hillsides above orchards while rivers slice through limestone gorges below.
    Rob Crossan, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Feb. 2026

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“Dice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dice. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.

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