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noun

ˈdīs How to pronounce dice (audio)
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 this time the roll of the dice didn’t work, with Turkey getting its only win of the tournament on its last touch of the World Cup. — Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2026 The Knicks’ dice roll paid off, as Robinson emerged over the years as a foundational piece with his rim-protection and rebounding. — Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 22 June 2026
Verb
Nothing arrived pre-chopped, so there was still some prep, but it was limited to quick tasks like slicing scallions, dicing a pepper, and chopping cashews. — Erin Bunch, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 May 2026 These three were dicing for top production honors, and only the Corvette added some electrification to the mix. — Tim Stevens, ArsTechnica, 22 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for dice
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dice
  1. bones
  2. chop
  3. slice
Noun
  • Preparing skeletal specimens for display in museums or for forensic studies requires the bones to be thoroughly cleaned to remove any remaining flesh or soft tissue.
    — Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 1 July 2026
  • In the photo above, Blanton explains that this pool house had great bones, with the vaulted ceiling and accordion doors that open completely onto the pool deck.
    — Terri Williams, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
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Verb
  • The other side is smooth and great for prep work like chopping vegetables.
    — Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 1 July 2026
  • Recipe information Chimichurri and Assembly Place 1 small bunch cilantro, coarsely chopped, 4 lb.
    — Inés Anguiano, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 July 2026
Definition of chop
Verb
  • Peel kiwis using a knife, peeler, or spoon, and slice into wedges, rounds, cubes, or decorative halves.
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 July 2026
  • The thighs just need to be sliced into large pieces (1½-2 inches is the sweet spot) before being threaded onto skewers.
    — Kate Williams, AJC.com, 6 July 2026
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“Dice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dice. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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