DWI
abbreviation or noun
plural DWIs
1
US
: the crime of driving a vehicle while intoxicated : dui
was arrested for DWI
a DWI charge/case
2
US
: an arrest or conviction for driving while intoxicated
Brian's license had been revoked and his new job threatened after a third DWI.—
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US
: a person who is arrested for or convicted of driving under the influence
a convicted DWI
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In August 2006, Reyes was convicted in Manassas, Virginia, of driving while intoxicated (DWI).
—Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 25 July 2025
The press release said Royster’s license was already suspended for a 2025 DWI conviction.
—Charlotte Observer, 24 July 2025
Siegel’s attorney did not respond to requests for comment on his DWI cases, and Siegel could not be reached for comment.
—Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 23 July 2025
An Upstate New York fire chief was fatally electrocuted while responding to a DWI crash in Delaware County this week, officials confirmed Friday.
—Muri Assunção, New York Daily News, 19 July 2025
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Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 25 July 2025
The press release said Royster’s license was already suspended for a 2025 DWI conviction.
—Charlotte Observer, 24 July 2025
Siegel’s attorney did not respond to requests for comment on his DWI cases, and Siegel could not be reached for comment.
—Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 23 July 2025
An Upstate New York fire chief was fatally electrocuted while responding to a DWI crash in Delaware County this week, officials confirmed Friday.
—Muri Assunção, New York Daily News, 19 July 2025
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“DWI.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/DWI. Accessed 3 Aug. 2025.
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