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Brian's license had been revoked and his new job threatened after a third DWI.—
Lee Durkee
Lee Durkee3
US
: a person who is arrested for or convicted of driving under the influence
a convicted DWI
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That could include speeding, running a red light, swerving, or possible DWI behavior.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 June 2025
Davis pleaded guilty to a DWI felony charge resulting in another person’s death in March.
—Kennedy Sessions, Kansas City Star, 13 June 2025
Noakes joined the Fort Worth Police Department in 2000 and served in various roles, including Patrol, DWI, Motors and Internal Affairs.
—Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 May 2025
In wake of drunk driving crash at Park Tavern, Minnesota Legislature sends DWI reform bill to Gov. Tim Walz for signature
Caitlin Yilek
Caitlin Yilek is a politics reporter at CBSNews.com, based in Washington, D.C.
—Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 19 May 2025
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Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 June 2025
Davis pleaded guilty to a DWI felony charge resulting in another person’s death in March.
—Kennedy Sessions, Kansas City Star, 13 June 2025
Noakes joined the Fort Worth Police Department in 2000 and served in various roles, including Patrol, DWI, Motors and Internal Affairs.
—Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 May 2025
In wake of drunk driving crash at Park Tavern, Minnesota Legislature sends DWI reform bill to Gov. Tim Walz for signature
Caitlin Yilek
Caitlin Yilek is a politics reporter at CBSNews.com, based in Washington, D.C.
—Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 19 May 2025
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“DWI.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/DWI. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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