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  • adjective Of food, drink, medication, chewing gum, etc, not containing sugar (and usually sweetened with a sugar substitute instead).

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Examples

  • Neither of them, then or later, said a word about sugar-free sweets, though next day when he had left for the gallery, Ella searched the house and satisfied herself that no more had been bought to replace those she had burnt in the garden.

    Portobello Ruth Rendell 2010

  • For the chocolate one, I omitted the cinnamon, replaced the vanilla pudding with sugar-free chocolate fudge pudding, added 3 oz. of chopped bittersweet chocolate, and 1/2 cup chopped pecans.

    Archive 2009-02-01 2009

  • Barbara Erselius/Creative Color Photography A sugar-free candy store in the waiting room offers visitors healthy snacks for $2 to $5.

    Taking the Pain Out of Dental Care 2011

  • Xylitol artificial sweetener in some sugar-free gums also helps prevent decay.

    Naturally whiten your teeth with the right diet 2011

  • In addition to offering her own recipes for sugar-free cookies, cakes, pies and pastries, Ms. Martin has collected recipes from 15 prominent American chefs.

    Gastronomy Aram Bakshian Jr. 2011

  • For the lemon loaf (made especially with Josh in mind!), I omitted the cinnamon, used sugar-free lemon pudding, added 1 teaspoon of lemon extract, and 1 cup of frozen wild blueberries, thawed and drained.

    Amish Friendship Bread w/ Two Variations 2009

  • At the bottom of the box, her famous sugar-free honey-oat cookies, a carton of wheat germ, Sun Life Colon Health Fiber Biscuits, and Sun Life Colon Health Fiber supplements with a detailed pamphlet about caring for my digestive tract.

    How to Flirt with A Naked Werewolf Molly Harper 2011

  • For the chocolate one, I omitted the cinnamon, replaced the vanilla pudding with sugar-free chocolate fudge pudding, added 3 oz. of chopped bittersweet chocolate, and 1/2 cup chopped pecans.

    Amish Friendship Bread w/ Two Variations 2009

  • For the lemon loaf (made especially with Josh in mind!), I omitted the cinnamon, used sugar-free lemon pudding, added 1 teaspoon of lemon extract, and 1 cup of frozen wild blueberries, thawed and drained.

    Archive 2009-02-01 2009

  • It's a good idea to take a few sips of water after drinking or eating acids, scientists add, and sugar-free gum can help by stimulating saliva production.

    The Acid Test for Enamel-Saving Toothpastes Laura Johannes 2010

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