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Brian's license had been revoked and his new job threatened after a third DWI.—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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In wake of drunk driving crash at Park Tavern, Minnesota Legislature sends DWI reform bill to Gov. Tim Walz for signature
Caitlin Yilek
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—Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 19 May 2025
The deputy arrested Espinosa on suspicion of DWI and took him to the Greene County Justice Center.
—Christina Coulter, People.com, 16 May 2025
Records show Brown is facing charges including DWI causing serious physical injury, endangering the welfare of a child, leaving the scene of an accident and driving without a valid license.
—Mitchell Willetts, Kansas City Star, 14 May 2025
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MN moves to strengthen DWI laws after fatal St. Louis Park crash
With one week left, what’s happening with the MN budget at the Legislature?
—Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, 12 May 2025
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Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 19 May 2025
The deputy arrested Espinosa on suspicion of DWI and took him to the Greene County Justice Center.
—Christina Coulter, People.com, 16 May 2025
Records show Brown is facing charges including DWI causing serious physical injury, endangering the welfare of a child, leaving the scene of an accident and driving without a valid license.
—Mitchell Willetts, Kansas City Star, 14 May 2025
Related Articles Public media outlets MPR and TPT brace for federal funding cuts
MN moves to strengthen DWI laws after fatal St. Louis Park crash
With one week left, what’s happening with the MN budget at the Legislature?
—Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, 12 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for DWI
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“DWI.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/DWI. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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