dicing

Definition of dicingnext
present participle of dice
as in chopping
to cut into small pieces quickly diced some peppers and onions and threw them into the stew

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Recent Examples of dicing Which is exactly what DeSantis and the Legislature have done, along with slicing and dicing existing county, city and district lines in ways Fair Districts also flatly forbid. Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 11 May 2026 The queso itself can easily be made spicier by adding diced green chilies (also available at Trader Joe's) or dicing in a fresh jalapeno, but also made meatier by browning hot sausage or ground beef and turning it into a richer, more hearty dip. Aly Walansky, Southern Living, 24 Apr. 2026 Net profit margin is just one way of slicing and dicing all the data that accompanies earnings, of course, and some other measurements are a bit less rosy, Butters pointed out. Andrea Riquier, USA Today, 1 Feb. 2026 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 This compact food chopper makes quick work of dicing onions, tomatoes, and other veggies. Lizzy Briskin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 28 Nov. 2025 But in sheer operation — no messy personnel groupings, no Payton timeouts to iron out a call — Nix orchestrated affairs with cold precision, finishing 19 of 29 for 247 yards and four touchdowns in dicing up soft Cowboys coverages. Luca Evans, Denver Post, 26 Oct. 2025 Flacco, on his 10th day as a Bengal, passed for 342 yards, three touchdowns and led a game-winning field goal drive, dicing up the Steelers defense and outdueling Aaron Rodgers in a shootout, 33-31. Mike Defabo, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
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  • As Aronimink Golf Club prepares for the top golfers in the world, chefs are busy chopping fruits and vegetables, unpacking meats, and getting ready to serve thousands of spectators during the PGA Championship.
    Ryan Hughes, CBS News, 8 May 2026
  • The chart spent most of the past year going nowhere, chopping in a wide range between $67 and $95 while the 50-day and 200-day converged.
    Josh Brown and Sean Russo, CNBC, 4 May 2026
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  • If using garden cucumbers, peel off the waxy skin and use a spoon to scrape out the seeds before slicing.
    Martha Stewart, Martha Stewart, 15 May 2026
  • Remove from the grill and let rest for 10 minutes before slicing against the grain.
    ABC News, ABC News, 13 May 2026

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“Dicing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dicing. Accessed 18 May. 2026.

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