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
And, yes, this dice roller gambled on him reaching 1,000 yards at +400. Jess Bryant, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026 So did the inflatable dice that had been bouncing around the crowd at Field of Vision over the weekend. Josh Martin, Rolling Stone, 19 Aug. 2026
Verb
Today, Sauk Trail, which once weaved its way from Rock Island and the Mississippi River on the west to Indiana and beyond, has been chopped, diced, and sliced by road builders. Jerry Shnay, Chicago Tribune, 29 June 2026 Her diet consisted primarily of mashed potatoes, mac and cheese and finely diced chicken cubes. Rachel Hale, USA Today, 24 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for dice
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dice
Noun
  • The former president was diagnosed with stage four prostate cancer in 2025, which has since spread to his bones.
    Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Children’s bones grow faster than their tendons and ligaments can adapt.
    Michael Swartzon, Miami Herald, 9 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • In Chinese cooking, it may be sliced into julienne, chopped, or smashed and added to vegetable, fish, and meat dishes.
    Carole Kotkin, Miami Herald, 9 Sep. 2026
  • After taking a short corner and getting the ball back, Savio turned down a chance to cross and chose to chop instead.
    Stuart James, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Eli White, starting for the third straight game in place of Rafaela, promptly sliced a single to left, scoring the first two runs.
    Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Shingle ½ small crisp apple (such as Fuji or Gala), very thinly sliced, over cheese, then top with shallots.
    Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 Sep. 2026

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“Dice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dice. Accessed 14 Sep. 2026.

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