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dice

noun

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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 Synonyms bones, die

dice

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of dice

to cut into small pieces quickly diced some peppers and onions and threw them into the stew Synonyms chop, hash, minceRelated Words chip, grate, grind, kibble, mash, puree (or purée), slice; butcher, carve, dissect

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