dice 1 of 2

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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dice

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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
Now, New York is rolling the dice on another high-profile promotion. Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025 Routhenstein says one ounce (roughly the size of your thumb or four dice) is an optimal serving. Sarah Garone, Health, 27 Aug. 2025
Verb
The Vikings’ starting offense diced Mike Vrabel’s defense in Thursday’s joint session, completing 16 of 20 passes in team drills, including several touchdowns. Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 15 Aug. 2025 Pinch of salt Directions Peel peaches (blanch in boiling water for 30 seconds, then cover in cold water so that the skins just slip off) and dice into small pieces. Bill St. John, Denver Post, 8 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for dice
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Noun
  • Nvidia looks like the biggest winner, but other companies have made their bones as chip makers, too.
    John Werner, Forbes.com, 12 Sep. 2025
  • Top Paw Velvet Orthopedic Couch Dog Bed Just like humans need a comfortable and supportive mattress, dogs also benefit from a bed that supports their bones and joints.
    Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 10 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Henry rushed for well over 100 yards on his first-down carries alone, and Jackson chopped Buffalo with his arm and legs.
    The Athletic NFL Staff, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
  • Sprinkle chopped banana evenly over the filling.
    Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The frigid air sliced through the open windows, bit the tips of my ears and my runny nose.
    Manuel Muñoz, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2025
  • Under Glasner, Palace have built attacks quickly to slice through the opponents, with Mateta either linking the moves or dashing forward to be in a goalscoring position.
    Ahmed Walid, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2025

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“Dice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dice. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.

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