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Brian's license had been revoked and his new job threatened after a third DWI.—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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Two other charges against Orea, third-degree DWI and carrying a pistol under the influence, were dropped at Monday's hearing.
—Wcco Staff, CBS News, 17 Nov. 2025
Huger was ultimately charged with a DUI and DWI, negligently driving a vehicle in a careless and imprudent manner endangering property, life and person, as well as recklessly driving a vehicle in wanton and willful disregard for the safety of persons and property.
—Brianne Tracy, PEOPLE, 15 Nov. 2025
Huger was charged with a DUI and DWI linked to a March 2024 car crash.
—Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 14 Nov. 2025
Christopher Siegel also must finish serving three more years of probation from a 2021 felony DWI case, the Clay County circuit judge ordered.
—Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 31 Oct. 2025
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Wcco Staff, CBS News, 17 Nov. 2025
Huger was ultimately charged with a DUI and DWI, negligently driving a vehicle in a careless and imprudent manner endangering property, life and person, as well as recklessly driving a vehicle in wanton and willful disregard for the safety of persons and property.
—Brianne Tracy, PEOPLE, 15 Nov. 2025
Huger was charged with a DUI and DWI linked to a March 2024 car crash.
—Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 14 Nov. 2025
Christopher Siegel also must finish serving three more years of probation from a 2021 felony DWI case, the Clay County circuit judge ordered.
—Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 31 Oct. 2025
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“DWI.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/DWI. Accessed 30 Nov. 2025.
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