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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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
With the 47th overall pick in the second round, Milwaukee has a chance to roll the dice on a developmental prospect who could help shape the future (or be traded for a rotational player at the deadline). Brian Sampson, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025 The question is when does a team feel confident enough to roll the dice on him. Corey Pronman, New York Times, 19 June 2025
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A day after dicing up one of the sport’s toughest courses (65), Burns backed it up with another exemplary performance. Justin Ray, New York Times, 15 June 2025 It is designed to handle various kitchen tasks, including chopping, slicing, mincing, and dicing. Nora Colomer May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 21 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for dice
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  • Her long extensions were seemingly chopped above the shoulders and shaped in wide curls, with the exception of a tiny, tight coil positioned on her forehead.
    Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 9 July 2025
  • Once fully incorporated, whisk in beef stock, onion powder, garlic powder, dill and chopped pepperoncini.
    Mary Claire Britton, Southern Living, 8 July 2025
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  • Here’s how to segment a lemon: Step 1: Peel the lemon: Using a sharp chef’s knife or paring knife, slice the top and bottom from the lemon to reveal the fruit.
    Stephanie Ganz, Southern Living, 7 July 2025
  • The Police Department’s rescue boat sliced across the choppy water toward the Johnstons’ MasterCraft.
    Ethan Wolin Updated July 4, Sacbee.com, 4 July 2025

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“Dice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dice. Accessed 20 Jul. 2025.

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