Perhaps you should try some spelling variations:
spath » spat, spate, xpath
awash » wash, akash, arash
smash » slash
swath » sweath, swanh, sath
swat » sweat, swan, sat
-plate" » -place"
plates" » places"

You may be able to get more results by adjusting your search query.

• If you are trying to use Boolean operators, they must be ALL CAPS: "((((swath OR spath) or awash) or smash) or (swat or spot))(-plate" OR -(plates" or places")).
• Removing quotes may allow a broader search: ((((swath OR spath) or awash) or smash) or (swat or spot))(-plate or -(plates or places )).
• Adding a wildcard symbol may retrieve word variants: "((((swath OR spath) or awash) or smash) or (swat or spot))(-plate" or -(plates" or places"))*.