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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Recent Examples of dice
Noun
Simpson’s a risk, but someone might be willing to roll the dice in the back half of the first round.—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 8 Apr. 2026 Clark had shot into a crowd outside the bowling alley during an argument over a game of dice.—Jarrod Wardwell, Houston Chronicle, 8 Apr. 2026
Verb
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 Gently slide silken tofu from its packaging, then dice.—Kate Williams, AJC.com, 10 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for dice
Earlier finds have revealed bones of mammoth, woolly rhinoceros, reindeer and wild horse, alongside stone tools and evidence of human occupation across multiple periods.
— CBS News, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026
Calcium is essential for maintaining strong bones and teeth and regulating nerve function.