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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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Dia Saba plays in a similar playmaking role to Gloukh.

From BBC Sep. 17, 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

However, James again delivered with his playmaking, sending the assist to Rui Hachimura for a game-winning three-pointer at the buzzer.

From Los Angeles Times Dec. 4, 2025

And Alabama is headed to a Southeastern Conference title game showdown against No. 3 Georgia and a likely spot in the 12-team playoff thanks in large part to Simpson’s playmaking, leadership and smarts.

From The Wall Street Journal Dec. 2, 2025

Daudet extended poetry to include playmaking; and alone or with a friend he attempted more than one little piece in rhyme—tiny plays of a type familiar enough at the Odéon.

From The Nabob, Volume 1 by George Burnham Ives

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