retriever
noun
re·triev·er
ri-ˈtrē-vər 
: one that retrieves
especially
: a dog of any of several breeds having a heavy water-resistant coat and used especially for retrieving game
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Using modular tools enables the mixing and matching of components, such as retrievers, vector databases, embedding models, and agent frameworks, based on specific requirements and existing infrastructure investments.
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Steve McDowell, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
Breeds such as retrievers and spaniels are usually the most suited for water because they were bred for that purpose, but, with lots of patience and consistent training, every dog can become a great swimmer.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 May 2025
And, on average, Siberian huskies are more likely to howl than Labrador retrievers are.
—Emily Anthes, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2025
People thought the dogs looked like Labrador retrievers as puppies, but the family wouldn't know what their true breed was until taking a DNA test, which ending up revealing these pups were more than just cane corsos.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 May 2025
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Steve McDowell, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
Breeds such as retrievers and spaniels are usually the most suited for water because they were bred for that purpose, but, with lots of patience and consistent training, every dog can become a great swimmer.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 May 2025
And, on average, Siberian huskies are more likely to howl than Labrador retrievers are.
—Emily Anthes, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2025
People thought the dogs looked like Labrador retrievers as puppies, but the family wouldn't know what their true breed was until taking a DNA test, which ending up revealing these pups were more than just cane corsos.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 May 2025
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“Retriever.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/retriever. Accessed 9 Jun. 2025.
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retriever
noun
re·triev·er
ri-ˈtrē-vər
: one that retrieves
especially
: a dog (as a golden retriever) of any of several breeds having a heavy water-resistant coat and used especially for retrieving game
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