Perhaps you should try some spelling variations:
swash » swath, slash, awash
smash » slash
swat » swan, sat, seat
sweat » sweet, swept
spat » span, spot, spam
-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: "((swash OR smash) OR ((swat OR sweat) OR spat))(-plate" or -plates").
• The words AND, OR and NOT may confuse the search; try adding quotes: "\"((swash or smash) or ((swat OR sweat) or spat))(-plate\" or -plates\")".
• Removing quotes may allow a broader search: ((swash or smash) or ((swat OR sweat) or spat))(-plate or -plates ).
• Adding a wildcard symbol may retrieve word variants: "((swash or smash) or ((swat OR sweat) or spat))(-plate" or -plates")*.