sugar-free

adjective

: not containing sugar : containing an artificial sweetening substance instead of sugar
sugar-free gum

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Chocolate in all forms — especially dark or baking chocolate — can be very dangerous for both cats and dogs, and sugar-free candies containing the sugar substitute xylitol can cause serious problems in pets. — Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 30 Oct. 2026 Hagens Berman, a law firm that specializes in class action cases, filed the suit on behalf of three individual consumers who bought Starbucks’ sugar-free protein drinks in California, New York and Washington. — Dee-Ann Durbin, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026 The complaint also alleges that if the products were sugar-free, Starbucks would have to accompany that statement with a disclaimer about their calorie content in compliance with FDA regulations. — Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2026 Pairing sugar-free candy with a meal can slow absorption and reduce the osmotic effect. — Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 6 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sugar-free

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“Sugar-free.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sugar-free. Accessed 6 Nov. 2026.

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