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playmaking

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[play-mayk-ing] / ˈpleɪˌmeɪk ɪŋ /

noun

  1. Sports. the action, role, or skill of a playmaker.


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He could plug Gio Reyna into Pulisic’s playmaking spot on the left wing.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 18, 2026

They brought impeccable fundamentals in shooting and playmaking, honed across seasons competing against grown men.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 25, 2026

In-form fly-half Jalibert was handed the key playmaking role in the absence of Dupont's long-time club teammate Romain Ntamack as Fabien Galthie's side started the defence of their title with a scintillating attacking display.

From Barron's Feb. 6, 2026

A classy centre, with physicality, quick feet and playmaking ability, he has also turned out on the wing for English champions Bath.

From BBC Feb. 4, 2026

Patsy stopped frequently in her playmaking to listen for some sounds of human occupancy other than her own, but there was none.

From Seven Miles to Arden by Sawyer, Ruth

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