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
This year, the Senators tried to prioritize skill and scoring by rolling the dice on two wingers, Jonas Lagerberg Hoen and Jaxon Cover, with their first-round picks. Corey Pronman, New York Times, 26 June 2026 Screens are getting set aside, and tables are filling up with cards, dice and snack bowls. Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 June 2026
Verb
Fritas are pancaked on the plancha with cumin and paprika, sprinkled with tiny potato strings and diced onions on a Cuban roll. Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 10 June 2026 Cut and dice the ingredients into a uniform size. Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 9 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for dice
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dice
Noun
  • That report, released in 2021, found hair, bones and other indications of cattle in 32% of wolf scat samples collected during the summers of 2017, 2018 and 2019, compared to 51% from deer.
    Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 8 July 2026
  • For decades, some museums interpreted the law as applying to human bones but not necessarily hair, despite protests from Native groups.
    Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 8 July 2026
Verb
  • Finely chop the remaining half pepper and add to the bowl, along with the onions.
    Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 7 July 2026
  • This August, when the Pirates come to Dodger Stadium, Brockert worked out a deal to partner with a 120-year-old Pittsburgh institution, Isaly’s, to serve a hot dog topped with its signature chopped deli ham slathered in barbecue sauce.
    Danny Palumbo, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
Verb
  • The magazine’s anatomically graphic photos—rats butchered alive, dogs with their faces sliced open, monkeys screaming at the electrodes implanted in their abdomens—seemed like windows into hell.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 July 2026
  • Cover with foil and allow to stand for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
    Wini Moranville, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 July 2026

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“Dice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dice. Accessed 15 Jul. 2026.

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