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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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Noun
The rest of this quarterback class features plenty of dice rolls. Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 13 Apr. 2026 However, Native American dice were almost exclusively used for gambling and games of chance, Madden noted. Taylor Nicioli, CNN Money, 8 Apr. 2026
Verb
In a bowl, toss 2 ripe plantains, peeled, diced, with 2 Tbsp. Andre Fowles, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Mar. 2026 Other twists came in the form of California rolls (drizzled with truffle oil) and yellowtail tuna (diced and served in mini taco shells). The Week Uk, TheWeek, 12 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for dice
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Noun
  • The fish were deemed to be 50 years old when biologists collected their otoliths, or ear bones, to age them.
    Mike McFeely, Twin Cities, 24 Apr. 2026
  • According to Wolcott Animal Control, the dog displayed no obvious signs of trauma such as being hit by car, broken bones, gun shot wounds or other external injuries.
    Kellie Love, Hartford Courant, 24 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Grind the orange peels or very finely chop them up.
    Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 25 Apr. 2026
  • Finely chop them and use them alongside the leaves.
    Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Cut from the trompo, the marinated pork shoulder is sliced onto a corn tortilla, then topped with onions, cilantro and roasted pineapple.
    Eva Remijan-Toba, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
  • The tomatoes and onions were thinly sliced.
    Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 27 Apr. 2026

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“Dice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dice. Accessed 2 May. 2026.

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