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Brian's license had been revoked and his new job threatened after a third DWI.—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
Examples of DWI in a Sentence
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There’s no good reason Sweat would be available at No. 63, just like there was no good reason for him to be picked up for DWI before the draft.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, The Mercury News, 11 Apr. 2024
By partnering with organizations like the DWI (Driving While Intoxicated) task force, Drive Square extends its reach and impact in promoting safer driving practices within communities.
—Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 10 Apr. 2024
Conditioning will be a concern, as will a recent DWI arrest, but Sweat is nimble on his feet for someone pushing 370 pounds.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Apr. 2024
All About Patrick Mahomes' Parents, Pat Mahomes and Randi Martin
He was also charged with a DWI offense in 2018.
—Natasha Dye, Peoplemag, 3 Apr. 2024
According to court records, Mahomes Sr. had his second DWI charge in 2018.
—Jesse Newell, Kansas City Star, 3 Apr. 2024
Karen Huger has been charged with a DUI and DWI following a car crash in Maryland.
—Charmaine Patterson, Peoplemag, 21 Mar. 2024
But all that hilarious brain-cell killing was never really addressed...until this episode, in which Homer — riding high on a Duff brewery tour buzz — gets busted for DWI and reluctantly heeds Marge's request to quit drinking for a month.
—EW.com, 18 Mar. 2024
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MO governor’s office says Britt Reid served more time than most for DWI.
—Bill Lukitsch, Kansas City Star, 8 Mar. 2024
Dieter Kurtenbach, The Mercury News, 11 Apr. 2024
By partnering with organizations like the DWI (Driving While Intoxicated) task force, Drive Square extends its reach and impact in promoting safer driving practices within communities.
—Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 10 Apr. 2024
Conditioning will be a concern, as will a recent DWI arrest, but Sweat is nimble on his feet for someone pushing 370 pounds.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Apr. 2024
All About Patrick Mahomes' Parents, Pat Mahomes and Randi Martin
He was also charged with a DWI offense in 2018.
—Natasha Dye, Peoplemag, 3 Apr. 2024
According to court records, Mahomes Sr. had his second DWI charge in 2018.
—Jesse Newell, Kansas City Star, 3 Apr. 2024
Karen Huger has been charged with a DUI and DWI following a car crash in Maryland.
—Charmaine Patterson, Peoplemag, 21 Mar. 2024
But all that hilarious brain-cell killing was never really addressed...until this episode, in which Homer — riding high on a Duff brewery tour buzz — gets busted for DWI and reluctantly heeds Marge's request to quit drinking for a month.
—EW.com, 18 Mar. 2024
Follow more of our reporting on Reality Check Local
MO governor’s office says Britt Reid served more time than most for DWI.
—Bill Lukitsch, Kansas City Star, 8 Mar. 2024
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“DWI.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/DWI. Accessed 24 Apr. 2024.
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